Category: Train Technique & Skills

5 Tips for Improving Your Climbing Efficiency (and...

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

Climb More Creatively with Alex Megos’ Stretching ...

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

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

Posted by Lucie Hanes | Sep 18, 2023 | Train Technique & Skills

Tall Beta: Hacks for Tall Climbers to Make the Mos...

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

“Belaytionship” Tips for Safe, Confident Climbing ...

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

Level-Up Your Warm-Up Climbs

Posted by Lucie Hanes | Jul 31, 2023 | Climbing 101, Train Technique & Skills

Improve Climbing Footwork with “Target Practice”

by Eric Hörst | Jul 13, 2023 | Train Technique & Skills, Training Articles

When your upper body feels maxed out, look to your feet. Great footwork makes climbing hard routes...

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Slowing the Pump Clock: 5 Strategies to Improve Your Climbing Endurance

by Eric Hörst | Jun 14, 2023 | Climbing Mastery, Nutrition & Recovery, Train Strategy, Train Technique & Skills

Learn five strategies for increasing your endurance on strenuous and “pumpy” climbs. ...

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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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T4C Podcast #86: The Road to 5.13a – A Personalized Training Strategy with Ryan Devlin

by Eric Hörst | Apr 30, 2023 | Podcasts, Train Body, Train Technique & Skills, Training Articles

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

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4 Steps to Improve Your Quality of Movement and Climb Harder!

by Lucie Hanes | Mar 17, 2023 | Train Technique & Skills

Clean up your act! Improve your quality of movement for better efficiency, fluidity, precision,...

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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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Get Lit: An Introduction to Interactive Climbing Boards

by Lucie Hanes | Feb 24, 2023 | Train Body, Train Technique & Skills

Get the lowdown on every type of interactive climbing board you’ll find in gyms and garages...

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Effective Gym Training Strategies for Route Climbing

by Eric Hörst | Nov 4, 2022 | Train Technique & Skills, Training Articles

Gym access means that climbers no longer have to hibernate all winter long until the sun comes out...

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Onsight Practice Payoffs for Faster Improvement

by Lucie Hanes | Oct 7, 2022 | Climbing Mastery, Train Technique & Skills, Training Articles

Beta might help accelerate the send, but it stunts technical growth as a climber. Learn why...

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Pursue Climbing Mastery By Diversifying Your Climbing Skill Set

by Lucie Hanes | Sep 30, 2022 | Train Technique & Skills

A master climber is a well-rounded climber. Pursuing climbing mastery, then, demands that you...

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Podcast #66: 10 Powerful Tips to Climb Harder Boulders and Routes (and Punt Less Often!)

by Eric Hörst | Sep 3, 2021 | Climbing Mastery, Train Strategy, Train Technique & Skills

This episode of the Training For Climbing podcast serves up numerous powerful tips—that you can...

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Video: The Climbing Technique and Mastery of Jonathan Siegrist

by Eric Hörst | Feb 11, 2021 | Climbing Mastery, Train Technique & Skills

Jonathan Siegrist, AKA J-Star or “the architect,” finds success on the rock through...

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training4climbing

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

Finger strength might be a climber's bread and but

Finger strength might be a climber's bread and butter, but the wrists aren't far off. Build more resilient wrists to maximize your grip and the potential of your precious fingers. Learn how at the link in our bio!
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#trainingforclimbing #gripstrength #strengthtraining #climbingstrength #climbingtraining #upperbodystrength #wriststrength #fingerstrength

Distraction is the worst energy sucker. Maintainin

Distraction is the worst energy sucker. Maintaining concentration while you climb is a crucial skill to have in your quiver because it helps conserve energy while climbing and funnels all your focus into the situation at hand. Find five techniques for improving concentration—both on and off the wall—at the link in our bio.
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Climbing means different things to different peopl

Climbing means different things to different people. For some, it’s an engaging way to workout. For others, it’s a vehicle for life-changing experiences and adventures. Where does climbing fit in your life? Read on at the link in our bio to learn how to climb indoors as a first step to exploring just how far the sport can take you—or share with someone you want to go climbing with you!
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Regular ol' pull-ups are great and all, but there'

Regular ol' pull-ups are great and all, but there's only so many you can do without losing valuable training stimulus by doing the same thing over and over again. Change up your pull-up game to break through upper-body strength barriers. Try these four variations on the classic pull-up. Learn them all at the link in our bio!
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#trainingforclimbing #pullupbar #pullups #doapullup #pulluptraining #strengthtraining #upperbodyworkout #upperbodystrength #shoulderstrength

The holidays are a busy time of year for almost ev

The holidays are a busy time of year for almost everyone, and the madness is only just beginning. Prepare for the chaos ahead of time with this practical approach to training through the holiday season via a healthy balance between time at the gym and time celebrating.
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#trainingforclimbing #climbingtraining #trainthroughtheholidays #trainingseason #trainingplan #climbingtrainingplan #climbingcoach #trainingtips #climbingtips

In honor of Small Business Saturday, here's a shou

In honor of Small Business Saturday, here's a shoutout to our sister company: PhysiVāntage! Check out the story and mission behind Coach Hörst's passion project to supply the most pure, effective, and scientifically sound supplements for hardworking climbers. Learn more about PhysiVāntage at the link in our bio!
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#physivantage #smallbusinesssaturday #smallbusiness #supplements #climbingnutrition #fuelyourbody #sportsnutrition

If you find yourself feeling slow, heavy, or unmot

If you find yourself feeling slow, heavy, or unmotivated to climb today after yesterday's feast, then these excitation strategies will help rev your engine! Read up to power up at the link in our bio.
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#trainingforclimbing #excitation #getpsyched #energize #getenergized #sportspsychology #mentaltactics #mentaltraining #climbingtraining

Today's the day to fuel up BIG for your climbing g

Today's the day to fuel up BIG for your climbing goals! Climbers don't need to fear food; take it from pro climber and sports dietitian Amity Warme. Read up on how to fuel yourself best for climbing, today and everyday. Link in bio!
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#trainingforclimbing #sportsnutrition #sportsdietitian #fuelingforclimbing #fuelyourbody #eatbigdreambig #climbingnutrition

Finding the balance between work and life presents

Finding the balance between work and life presents more challenges for routesetters than almost anyone else. You can’t just clock in, clock out, and move on with your day if you expect to keep up with personal climbing goals as well. Learn how to make your work as a routesetter, training as a climber, and health—both physical and mental—exist in harmony with one another. Read at the link in our bio!
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