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
Pain near the bony medial (inside) or lateral (outside) epicondyles of the elbow is an exceedingly common ailment among serious climbers. In most cases the... 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
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
In this episode of my Epic-TV training series, I present three campus training exercises for developing contact strength—that is, the rate of force development in... Read More
Over the past few months I wrote and produced a five-episode training series for Epic-TV. Filmed and edited by Bruce Wilson (Three Peak Films), this... Read More
