Category: Train Mind

Podcast #107: Tips for Preventing the Punt!

Posted by Eric Hörst | Oct 16, 2024 | Climbing Mastery, Podcasts, Train Mind, Train Strategy

10 Mental Strategies to Improve Climbing Performan...

Posted by Eric Hörst | Jul 20, 2024 | Climbing Mastery, Train Mind

Simple Formula for Success (In Anything!)

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

“60 Is the New 40” – Fighting Father Time (Lessons...

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

Podcast #95: Mental Wings Strategies for Uncommon ...

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

Send Your Project Faster Using Beta Visualization

Posted 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

Where your attention goes, energy flows. And if your brain is hell-bent on believing that you...

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Effective Goal Setting for Climbing

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

Goals are the ultimate motivator. Learn the process of effective goal setting for climbing to...

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6 Concentration Drills to Improve Your Climbing Focus

by Lucie Hanes | Jul 3, 2023 | Climbing Mastery, Train Mind

All the physical preparedness in the world won’t get you very far without the mental skills...

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Mastering Climbing Movement with Proprioception and “Process Feedback”

by Eric Hörst | Jun 6, 2023 | Climbing Mastery, Train Mind, Train Technique & Skills, Training Articles

Climbing your best is all about efficiency of movement. Mastering that skill requires tuning into...

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Overcoming the Fear of Failure

by Eric Hörst | Jun 1, 2023 | Climbing Mastery, Train Mind

Some kinds of fear are normal and necessary for the sake of safety in climbing. But the fear of...

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4 Tips for Becoming a “Head Strong” Climber

by Eric Hörst | May 22, 2023 | Train Mind, Training Articles

Strength isn’t limited to your muscles. Mental strength is just as important as physical...

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T4C Podcast #87: The Making of a “Surprise” Hardest-Ever Send! (and the question “Why do we climb?”)

by Eric Hörst | May 9, 2023 | Podcasts, Train Mind, Train Strategy

Learn some of the mental, technical, and tactical tips that helped bring to fruition an unplanned...

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How to Train Optimally…and Become a Maximum Climber

by Eric Hörst | Mar 13, 2023 | Climbing Mastery, Train Mind, Train Technique & Skills

Maximum climbing isn’t the same as training yourself into the ground. It’s more about...

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Self-Discipline & Commitment: The Great Equalizers

by Eric Hörst | Feb 20, 2023 | Climbing Mastery, Motivation, Train Mind

There’s more to climbing than physical prowess. Success ultimately comes down to two mental...

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Aging Is (Mostly) A State of Body – Staying Fit into Your 40s, 50s and Beyond!

by Eric Hörst | Feb 14, 2023 | Train Body, Train Mind, Training Articles

Aging doesn’t have to spell the end of your athleticism. How your body feels says more about...

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The Power of Pre-Climb Rituals: Preparing for Peak Performance

by Lucie Hanes | Jan 30, 2023 | Train Mind

The process of preparing for peak performance begins before you ever pull onto the rock. Set...

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5 Strategies to Sharpen Your Concentration and Climb Better!

by Eric Hörst | Jan 24, 2023 | Train Mind

Maintaining concentration while you climb is a crucial skill to have in your quiver. Here are five...

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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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