Boulder campusing is a popular indoor training exercise among advanced climbers—it’s also a heck of a lot of fun, if you’re strong enough to do... Read More
The scapular pull-up is a training essential in the Hörst gym! Keeping your shoulders healthy and developing proper movement patterns in pulling motions demands the... Read More
It takes great discipline to boulder V12, climb 5.14, summit a daunting mountain peak, and do other great things. In fact, regardless of the grade... Read More
While not the sexiest aspect of training for climbing, exercises for strengthening the stabilizer and antagonist muscles are extremely important to employ in the quest... Read More
A question I'm often asked is....how much time—or attempts—should you put into a project route, before taking a break and working on other climbs. My... Read More
The Power Pull-Up (aka Chest-Bump Pull-Up) is one of my favorite exercises! While not too different from a regular pull-up, the power pull-up—if done correctly—is... Read More
In terms of physical attributes, increasing relative peak finger force is central to taking your climbing to the next level—think of this as the finger... Read More
When it comes to core training for climbers, many people view it as simply a quest for six-pack abs. For a serious climber, however, effective... Read More
In episode #3 of EPIC-TV's new training series, climbing coach and author Eric Horst presents two campus training exercises for building upper-body power. Eric also... Read More
