Category: Training Articles

Training Videos

Simple Formula for Success (In Anything!)

by Eric Hörst | Mar 30, 2024 | Train Mind, Train Strategy, Training Videos

Success is subjective. No one can define it for you—and that’s the beauty of it. But with...

Advanced Hangboard Training Techniques for Developing Finger Strength

by Eric Hörst | Sep 21, 2023 | Train Body, Training Videos
Project-Specific Training with Indoor Simulator Problems

by Eric Hörst | Jun 30, 2023 | Climbing Mastery, Train Body, Training Videos
Video: Effective Pinch-Grip Training for Climbers

by Eric Hörst | Sep 1, 2022 | Train Body, Training Videos

Climbing Mastery

5 Tips for Improving Your Climbing Efficiency (and Climbing WAY Harder!)

by Eric Hörst | Oct 16, 2023 | Climbing Mastery, Train Technique & Skills, Training Articles

Climbing harder isn’t always about working harder. Learn five techniques to help improve...

10 Mental Strategies to Improve Climbing Performance

by Eric Hörst | Oct 13, 2023 | Climbing Mastery, Train Mind
6 Concentration Drills to Improve Your Climbing Focus

by Lucie Hanes | Jul 3, 2023 | Climbing Mastery, Train Mind
3 Hangboard Tests to Gauge Your Climbing Ability

by Lucie Hanes | Jun 28, 2023 | Climbing Mastery, Train Body

Basic Training

6 Tips to Naturally Strengthen Your Immune System

by Eric Hörst | Dec 11, 2023 | Basic Training, The Hurt Locker (Injury), Train Body

Sickness doesn’t discriminate. Even the best of us fall victim to germs. But strong bodies...

At-Home Exercises for Climbers

by Eric Hörst | Aug 28, 2023 | Basic Training, Train Body
Tips for (and Benefits of) Climbing Pregnant

by Eric Hörst | Aug 17, 2023 | Basic Training, Climbing 101
The Skinny on Optimizing Body Composition to Improve Climbing Performance

by Eric Hörst | Jun 19, 2023 | Basic Training, Nutrition & Recovery, Train Body, Training Articles

Climbing 101

Podcast #97: Getting a Grip! All About Chalk Use and Skin Performance

by Eric Hörst | Mar 11, 2024 | Climbing 101, Podcasts, Train Technique & Skills

Learn everything you need to know about climbing chalk types, friction, and optimizing your grip...

Level-Up Your Warm-Up Climbs

by Lucie Hanes | Jul 31, 2023 | Climbing 101, Train Technique & Skills
Climbing 101: Learning to Climb Indoors

by Eric Hörst | Feb 27, 2023 | Climbing 101
Steep Route Techniques to Climb Harder (Video Analysis)

by Eric Hörst | Jun 26, 2020 | Climbing 101, Train Technique & Skills

Train Body

Podcast #98: Training for Bouldering with Drew Ruana vs. Training for Route Climbing

by Eric Hörst | Apr 11, 2024 | Podcasts, Train Body

In this episode, Coach Hörst shares his recent unique training day in the Front Range of Colorado....

5 Campus Board Exercises to Train Contact Strength for Climbing

by Lucie Hanes | Mar 1, 2024 | Train Body
Power-Endurance Training Protocols for Climbers

by Eric Hörst | Feb 20, 2024 | Train Body
“60 Is the New 40” – Fighting Father Time (Lessons from Coach Eric Hörst)

by Lucie Hanes | Feb 15, 2024 | Athlete Spotlights, Train Body, Train Mind, Train Strategy

Train Mind

Podcast #95: Mental Wings Strategies for Uncommon Success and Happiness

by Eric Hörst | Jan 3, 2024 | Motivation, Podcasts, Train Mind

Do you want to level up in climbing…and across the board in your life? Many folks use the...

Send Your Project Faster Using Beta Visualization

by Lucie Hanes | Nov 3, 2023 | Train Mind
Reframe Your Thoughts to Revamp Your Climbing (and Life)

by Lucie Hanes | Oct 9, 2023 | Train Mind
Effective Goal Setting for Climbing

by Eric Hörst | Sep 25, 2023 | Motivation, Train Mind

Nutrition & Recovery

Training & Wellness Podcast for the Aging Athlete Striving for Peak Performance

by Eric Hörst | Apr 9, 2024 | Nutrition & Recovery, Podcasts

Learn about training techniques, nutrition tips, and an empowering mindset to counteract...

How to Improve Gut Health for Climbing Performance

by Lucie Hanes | Mar 15, 2024 | Nutrition & Recovery
Podcast #96: Train for Gains in 2024 (and My Venture into Kilter Boarding!)

by Eric Hörst | Feb 1, 2024 | Nutrition & Recovery, Podcasts, Train Body

Motivation

“Belaytionship” Tips for Safe, Confident Climbing With Your Belayer

by Lucie Hanes | Aug 15, 2023 | Motivation, Train Technique & Skills

Climbing your best begins with trust—in yourself and in your belay partner. There’s nothing...

Train Technique & Skills

Climb More Creatively with Alex Megos’ Stretching Routine

by Lucie Hanes | Oct 3, 2023 | Athlete Spotlights, Train Technique & Skills

When it comes to the importance of flexibility in climbing, take it from a climber whose bones...

Develop Fantastic Footwork with Heel-Hook and Toe-Hook Technique

by Lucie Hanes | Sep 18, 2023 | Train Technique & Skills
Tall Beta: Hacks for Tall Climbers to Make the Most of Their Height

by Lucie Hanes | Aug 30, 2023 | Train Body, Train Technique & Skills

6 Plyometric Exercises to Boost Climbing Power

by Lucie Hanes | Jan 31, 2024 | Train Body

Powerful climbing comes down to the rate of force development (RFD) in a climbing-specific...

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5 Reasons Why Stronger Fingers Equal Better Climbing!

by Eric Hörst | Jan 21, 2024 | Train Body, Training Articles

While climbing remains a skill sport first and foremost, strength in tandem with skill is still an...

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Training and Nutritional Influence on Connective Tissue Strength & Injury Risk

by Eric Hörst | Jan 8, 2024 | Nutrition & Recovery, The Hurt Locker (Injury), Train Body

Training hard only pays off when your body can adapt to the load so it can recover stronger. Learn...

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Power Bouldering for Dynamic Drive on the Wall

by Lucie Hanes | Dec 6, 2023 | Train Body, Train Strategy

Learn how to improve your dynamic output in climbing via power bouldering: a specific approach to...

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Podcast #94 – The Road to Climbing 5.13a – PART 3

by Eric Hörst | Dec 4, 2023 | Podcasts, Train Strategy

What’s it take to climb your first 5.13a? In this episode, you’ll hear my...

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Limit Bouldering for Building Max Climbing Strength and Power

by Lucie Hanes | Nov 27, 2023 | Train Body, Train Strategy

Increase your strength and power this training season by including limit bouldering in your...

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An Effective Approach to Climbing Training Through the Holidays!

by Eric Hörst | Nov 22, 2023 | Train Body

The holidays are a busy time of year for almost everyone. Learn a practical approach to training...

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Transitioning from Cragging Season to Training Season

by Lucie Hanes | Nov 8, 2023 | Train Strategy

The end of one thing means the beginning of another. Embrace the climbing training season as an...

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Podcast #93: 7 Common Training and Performance Mistakes Among Climbers

by Eric Hörst | Nov 7, 2023 | Podcasts, Train Body

In this episode, I detail 7 Training, Performance, and Nutrition Mistakes Common Among Climbers....

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Get Stronger One Arm (and Leg) at a Time: 4 Unilateral Strength Exercises for Climbers

by Lucie Hanes | Oct 27, 2023 | Train Body

Traditional strength training doesn’t always translate very well to climbing. Develop...

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training4climbing

Expert climbing & training tips from renowned climbing coach and best-selling author Eric Hörst. #TrainSmarter #ClimbStronger #BoulderBetter

Happy Earth Day, climbers! If your celebration loo

Happy Earth Day, climbers! If your celebration looks like being stuck in the office and dreaming of a day at the crag, you're not alone. The good news is that visualizing your ideal day out there will actually improve your climbing—even when you can't get out to climb!

Learn all about the legit, science-backed impact that visualization can have on your climbing and how to use it to send your project faster so you can daydream from your desk with pride. Head to the link our bio for the full rundown on all things imagery.
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In this episode, Coach Hörst shares his recent un

In this episode, Coach Hörst shares his recent unique training day in the Front Range of Colorado. Eric will contrast the remarkable late-afternoon workout of one of the world’s top boulderers, Drew Ruana, with his own route-climbing workout a few hours earlier.

You will learn the fundamental differences between training for bouldering and route climbing, particularly concerning the energy systems that power climbing movements. Eric with detail his climbing-specific aerobic system route training session at the G1 gym.

Eric will then describe Drew’s unique limit boulder training methodology that’s elevated him to being one of the very best boulderers on the planet. Learn how Drew puts his home woodie to work for training alactic power for his limit bouldering!

Listen Now >> At the Link in our bio!

It's that time of year when sport climbers everywh

It's that time of year when sport climbers everywhere realize that what they've gained in strength and power over training season, they've lost in endurance 😅

Luckily, endurance is quick to come back. Coax it along with Coach Hörst's simple, but effective endurance training workout that you can do on a small spray wall, systems board, or home woody. Get started so you're ready to fight the pump and cruise to the top of your project this spring! Link in bio.
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In climbing, quality AND quantity matter. It's not

In climbing, quality AND quantity matter. It's not just about what you do in the gym, but also how often you put in the time.

Tune into this episode of the Training Cafe to learn more about training frequency and the ideal climbing schedule for leveling up your abilities on the wall without burning out or coming up short. It's a fine balance, especially as we're coming up on cragging season, that Coach Hörst can help you find! Listen at the link in our bio 🎧
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Like everything else in climbing (and in life), ev

Like everything else in climbing (and in life), everyone is different. We all need to play the arduous game of trial and error to figure out our own approach in order to realize our potential. No shortcuts here.

But, you can trim down the process by learning some tricks from the pros. Take your performance up a notch with these bouldering tips from some of the most accomplished and ambitious climbers in the game.

Learn from the like of Jimmy Webb, Matt Fultz, Nic Rummel, Lisa Chulich, Andi Stull, and more at the link in our bio!
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Now that you're venturing back out to the crag, it

Now that you're venturing back out to the crag, it's time to zone in on your spring project. Send faster by bringing the climb of your dreams home with you!

Indoor simulator training is one of the most effective ways to prepare for your outdoor climbing projects, even when you're away from the crag. Learn how to recreate your climb via system wall simulators, and get closer to ticking your first big send of the season! Dig into the deets at the link in our bio.
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Just like the bodies of male and female athletes d

Just like the bodies of male and female athletes differ, so do their brains. Female athletes can harness their unique psychological characteristics to infuse their performances with mental strength. Tune into part two of the differences between male and female athletes, this time looking at the psychological side of gender discrepancies and what that looks like in action, at the link in our bio!
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Men might possess more brute strength, but female

Men might possess more brute strength, but female athletes have their own unique set of physiological strengths and skills. Here’s how women can embrace their inner “girl power” to take better advantage of their physiology. Learn about the physiological differences between male and female athletes, and how that translates to performance, at the link in our bio!
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Your training is done. You’ve arrived at the roc

Your training is done. You’ve arrived at the rock. You’re ready to begin work on your spring project. Your body is ready—but is your mind?

Just because you can pull hard doesn't mean you can actually pull the climb together. That requires a team effort from the physical and mental side of the situation.

Find out how to summon your strength so your work actually pays off on your project in this episode of the Training for Climbing podcast. Listen at the link in our bio!
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