This is the first of a two-part in-depth look at energy system training as a conceptual model for organizing your workouts to obtain better results... Read More
The pull-up is the most basic exercise for climbers—the problem is, once you can do 15 pull-ups the exercise loses its effectiveness to develop maximum... 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
Although your fingers and toes are your primary link to the rock, it’s the larger muscles of your arms, legs, and torso that facilitate most... Read More
While most people set some kind of New Year’s Resolution, not everyone successfully follows through. Research shows that 25% of people abandon their resolution in... Read More
If you climb regularly—and even more so if you doing hangboard and/or campus training—then it's essential that you train the muscles of the lateral forearm... Read More
Obtaining a high level of performance in any endeavor—and ultimately reaching your goals—depends on your ability to recognize and leverage ongoing process feedback and results.... Read More
While climbing provides a rigorous workout for the pull muscles, it demands much less of the antagonist push muscles of the chest, shoulders, and... Read More
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
