Podcast #22: Ask Coach Hörst – Hangboard Training, Big Wall Training, Multi-Sport Training, and more!
As a change-up to my typical long-format, single-topic drill down podcast, I present to you…
Video: Training Progression to Learn a One-Arm Chin-up (and Pull-up!)
Hosting his first Training4Climbing video, Cameron Hörst (17) presents a training progression for learning a…
Podcast #21: Energy System Training – Part 1
This is the first of a two-part in-depth look at energy system training as a…
Self-Discipline & Commitment: The Great Equalizers
It takes great discipline to boulder V12, climb 5.14, win a world cup competition, summit…
Video: Two Exercises for Developing Strength & Power for Climbing
The pull-up is the most basic exercise for climbers—the problem is, once you can do…
Performance Analysis of Adam Ondra’s Breakthrough Ascent of the World’s First 5.15d/9c
Last month I published a performance analysis of Margo Hayes’ incredible ascent of Biographie (5.15a/9a+).…
Podcast #20: An Inside Look at Hörst Family Winter Training, Autoregulation, Running, and More!
This episode covers a lot of territory…beginning with a look at the very unique Hörst…
Video: The Best Climbing Exercise You’re Not Doing!
The scapular pull-up is a training essential in the Hörst gym! Keeping your shoulders healthy…
4 Pull-up Variations to Amp-Up Your Workouts
Although your fingers and toes are your primary link to the rock, it’s the larger…
What You Can Learn from Margo Hayes’ Send of Biography (5.15a)!
While I frequently warn enthusiastic climbers of the downsides (and injury risk) of copying the…