Lattice: How to Train for Your First 5.12
5.12 is a big grade for most climbers. It’s an aspirational level of performance for many reasons: some of the best lines in the world start kicking in at this grade, and many climbers will say it’s almost impossible to progress beyond it without consistent training. Even outside of the USA, the rough European grade equivalent of 7a and UK trad level of E5 are seen as rites of passage in any serious climber’s journey.
At Lattice, we’ve spent the last decade studying the data, habits, and approaches of climbers at all levels. And we’ve found that while 5.12 is in some ways no different than any other grade, 5.12 climbers often share certain strengths and skills that most climbers aspiring to the grade will need to develop. In this article, we’re going to show you where you’re best focusing your time and what training habits are the biggest bang for their buck.
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