Hanging on the rope with pumped forearms may be an all-too-familiar situation, especially if you are passionate about pushing your limits on the rock. And,... Read More
The recent incredible achievements (V14, 5.14/8c ascents) of a handful of American and European youth climbers has made youth training a hotly debated topic. As veteran... Read More
This is the fifth and final episode in our study of Energy System Training theory and application. In this 90-minute tour de force, Eric presents... Read More
If you climb long or hard enough, chances are you will experience one or more of the "big three" climbing injuries: a finger tendon pulley... Read More
The first step to improving your situation—in anything—can be expressed simply as “know thyself.” You cannot progress beyond your current state with the same thoughts... Read More
Pain near the medial epicondyle is commonly called "golfer’s elbow" or climber’s elbow. Pain develops in the tendons connecting the pronator teres muscle and/or the... Read More
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
