Category: Train Body

Transitioning from Cragging Season to Training Sea...

Posted by Lucie Hanes | Nov 16, 2024 | Basic Training, Train Body

How to Develop Stronger Fingers and Tendons for Cl...

Posted by Eric Hörst | Jul 21, 2024 | Nutrition & Recovery, Research, Train Body

Podcast 101: Optimizing Training, Health, and Perf...

Posted by Eric Hörst | Jul 9, 2024 | Nutrition & Recovery, Podcasts, Train Body

Podcast #98: Training for Bouldering with Drew Rua...

Posted by Eric Hörst | Apr 20, 2024 | Podcasts, Train Body

Free Training Programs for Climbers

Posted by Eric Hörst | Apr 10, 2024 | Train Body, Training Articles

5 Campus Board Exercises to Train Contact Strength...

Posted by Lucie Hanes | Mar 1, 2024 | Train Body

Power-Endurance Training Protocols for Climbers

by Eric Hörst | Feb 20, 2024 | Train Body

Learn how to increase your power-endurance with five proven training protocols for powering-up and...

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“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

Age is an undeniable factor in training and sports performance, but the accumulating years don’t...

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Podcast #96: Train for Gains in 2024 (and My Venture into Kilter Boarding!)

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

Lean in dear listener…and enjoy the most transparent Training For Climbing podcast ever! In...

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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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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...

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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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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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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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Winter is rolling in and thus the winter training

Winter is rolling in and thus the winter training season is coming in hit. Everyone wants to maximize their outdoor sessions but the winter is a great opportunity to build up for what is to come in the spring. Check out the new T4C article and learn how to build a winter routine and what are important focuses Ik following an outdoor stint. Click the link in bio for Transitioning from Cragging to Training!
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Are you at the point in your climbing where you ar

Are you at the point in your climbing where you are ready to begin hangboarding, or want a new protocol to check out? If you’ve been climbing long enough and feel ready to begin a higher end workout you are in the right place. A detailed one arm, and 2 arm protocol is outlined on the Training for Climbing website. So check out the article and the associated videos in the Advanced Hangboarding link in bio!
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Episode 108 of the Training for climbing podcast d

Episode 108 of the Training for climbing podcast dropped today! In this episode Coach Hörst talks about 13 actionable tactics and strategies that play a huge role in your climbing performance. Ranging from personal control of your body, to timing and mentality. Check out the link in bio to access the podcast or listen wherever you find your episodes.
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Learn why I always pack two pairs of shoes in my r

Learn why I always pack two pairs of shoes in my rucksack. This is the first in a new series of “Quick Tips” — subscribe to the Training For Climbing channel for notice of future videos!

👉Watch video at the link in our bio!

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Every seems to always want more capacity in theirs

Every seems to always want more capacity in theirs climbing days. Whether that means more goes on a project, more threshold for an individual route, or simply more pitches in a day. The question is how do you know to focus on this style of climbing while training or while climbing outside? It is critical to understand the difference between the aerobic and anaerobic energy system. Check out the link in bio for Anaerobic vs Aerobic training!
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Did you know about the Monday training cafe? Certa

Did you know about the Monday training cafe? Certain Mondays Coach Hörst hosts a live training cafe on the train gìn for climbing YouTube Channel! Check out the posting from this week and tune in for future episodes to get your climbing/training/performance questions answered!
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Check out last weeks Training for Climbing Podcast

Check out last weeks Training for Climbing Podcast with Coach Hörst! Episode 107 focuses on dialing in your game in the final days leading up to your projecting season. A primary focus of this podcast is how to prevent the pun, which we all know you need! Check it out wherever you get your podcasts, and leave a review!
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#Repost @c4hp with some really good information on

#Repost @c4hp with some really good information on sloper nuances!
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👊 Sloper Stress: Key Insights for Climbers 👊

If you’ve been climbing for a while, you know that using slopers requires significantly more friction (indicated by the pink shading) compared to other types of holds. The greater the skin surface area in contact with the hold, the better you can apply downward force.

Slopers are designed with a downward slope and often lack sharp edges, which means your fingers are positioned at wider angles. This wider angle, viewed through the lens of the length-tension relationship (how muscle length affects its strength), is not ideal for generating force.

In this position, your wrist is more “passive” and stretched compared to when you’re gripping smaller, flatter holds. In contrast, when your wrist is in a flexed position (like in a half or full crimp), the length-tension relationship of your finger and wrist flexors improves, allowing for better force generation.

Due to the shape of slopers, climbers depend more on passive structures such as joint capsules, ligaments, and titin to maintain balance below the hands. Once skin contact is lost, the wrist flexes to create a plumb line (indicated by the green arrow) underneath. This flexed position places significant stress on the wrist’s ligaments.

Now, consider that the average strain on wrist ligaments increases when a climber is fatigued. As you tire, your muscles become less effective at protecting the joint, putting even more strain on the ligaments.

Actionable Takeaways:

1. Vary Your Holds: Regularly change the types of holds you use during practice.

2. No Added Weight: Focus on developing your skill with slopers without adding extra weight.

3. Strength Training: Incorporate exercises to improve forearm strength and recruitment.

4. Know When to Stop: End your climbing session when you notice a drop in coordination.

By following these guidelines, you can enhance your performance while minimizing the risk of injury.

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If you missed it, check out episode 102 of the Tra

If you missed it, check out episode 102 of the Training For Climbing podcast. This episode, released a few months ago is the fourth iteration of the road to 5.13 for @thestruggleclimbingshow . Ryan has been inching closer to his goal of 13a and hopefully this fall it goes down! Give this episode a listen for some coaching that you can apply to your own projects this season! Click the link in bio to find it, or listen wherever you get podcasts!
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