What's your climbing level?

The 9c test measures four independent strength qualities. Each exercise scores 1–10 points (max 40 total), which maps to a climbing grade from 6a to 9c.

Exercise 1 — Finger strength (20mm edge, 5 sec)

Hang from a 20mm edge for 5 seconds. Score based on total weight as % of bodyweight:

Points	% Bodyweight
1	100%
2	110%
3	120%
4	130%
5	140%
6	150%
7	160%
8	180%
9	200%
10	220%

Exercise 2 — Max pull-up (1 rep)

Same scoring as exercise 1. Add weight until you can only do 1 rep.

Exercise 3 — Core strength

Points	Exercise	Time
1	L-sit (bent knees)	10 sec
2	L-sit (bent knees)	20 sec
3	L-sit (bent knees)	30 sec
4	L-sit (straight)	10 sec
5	L-sit (straight)	15 sec
6	L-sit (straight)	20 sec
7	Front lever	5 sec
8	Front lever	10 sec
9	Front lever	20 sec
10	Front lever	30 sec

Exercise 4 — Dead hang from bar

Points	Time
1	30 sec
2	1 min
3	1:30 min
4	2 min
5	2:30 min
6	3 min
7	3:30 min
8	4 min
9	5 min
10	6 min