This episode provides critical framework and guidelines for effective hangboard training. Based on 30+ years of hangboard training experience—and the latest research—you'll learn the importance... Read More
The finger flexor muscles (of the forearm) are the target of most climbing-specific exercises, and rightfully so--lack of finger strength and endurance often seem to... Read More
This is the first in a series of videos covering fingerboard training for rock climbers. This video introduces Eric Hörst's new "Ultimate Board" and its... Read More
In this podcast Eric shares some climbing research highlights from this summer's incredible 4th congress of the International Rock Climbing Researchers Association (IRCRA). Nearly 50... Read More
Listen to Eric answer seven wide-ranging questions from listeners, including in-depth coverage of effective hangboard training, the importance of developing a climbing "talent stack", details... Read More
In this video I present three effective interval training protocols for developing more aerobic endurance and anaerobic "power endurance". Simply climbing until you "get pumped"... Read More
The lumbricals are a family of muscles that all climbers use, but perhaps have never heard of. If you aspire to climb hard—or already do!—then... Read More
This is the third in a four-part series on energy system training as a conceptual model for organizing your workouts for improved training results and... Read More
The technical paramount is to climb with perfect economy. Make those two words, perfect economy, your mantra every time you touch the rock. Perfect economy... Read More
