Uploaded May 2020 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
Expert training and climbing tips from renowned coach and international best-selling author, Eric Hörst. Learn more about his latest book, Training For Climbing: physivantage.com/products/training-for-climbing
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00:15 - Commune together...with coffee! 2:00 - Still in COVID lockdown training mode. 4:06 - Today's SHOUT OUT to Cameron for launching his YouTube Training Channel: youtube.com/watch?v=fnWy5TEFYVI
6:20 - YOUR Questions Answered! 4:30 - Q1: Tips for training wide arm strength? 9:30 - Q2: How to best make 7-second "max hangs" hangboard progressive? 11:35 - Q3: What do I think about doing campus boarding more than twice per week? 15:50 - Q4: Tips for balance workout frequency & intensity to provide enough recovery time? 19:35 - Q5: How to best execute the "5 x 5" weighted pull-up protocol? 22:02 - Q6: Can I train with some slight elbow pain? 24:05 - Q7: How to schedule training when you have year-round outdoor climbing available? 28:10 - Q8: How to train all techniques when the indoor gym only has overhanging walls? 30:55 - Q9: Tips for dealing with minor growth plate finger pain? 33:30 - Q10: What are my thoughts on constant pain in the fingers of one hand? 36:00 - Q11: What do I think about feet-off campus training to develop contact strength? 38:12 - Q12: What do you think about "cracky" elbows and knees? 40:10 - Q13: What finger grip position is best for hangboard training? 41:40 - Q14: What do I think about "density hangs"...and the best way and time to train with them?
Support TRAINING CAFE! Visit PhysiVantage performance nutrition and learn how our products can help you gain strength, increase endurance, accelerate recovery, and make you more injury resistant. Save 10% with code: SAVE10: physivantage.com
FREE eBook: 10 Must-Do Exercises for Climbers: physivantage.com/blogs/news/free-e-book-download-offer-for-physivantage-insiders
Eric's Training for Climbing website: trainingforclimbing.com
Follow Eric on Twitter @Train4Climbing twitter.com/train4climbingcomments box...
Expert training and climbing tips from renowned coach and international best-selling author, Eric Hörst. Learn more about his latest book, Training For Climbing: physivantage.com/products/training-for-climbing
EPISODE time-stamps below -- Scroll down!
Click SUBSCRIBE and "ring the bell" for notification of future video releases and Livestream Training Café episodes!
00:15 - Commune together...with coffee! 2:00 - Still in COVID lockdown training mode. 4:06 - Today's SHOUT OUT to Cameron for launching his YouTube Training Channel: youtube.com/watch?v=fnWy5TEFYVI
6:20 - YOUR Questions Answered! 4:30 - Q1: Tips for training wide arm strength? 9:30 - Q2: How to best make 7-second "max hangs" hangboard progressive? 11:35 - Q3: What do I think about doing campus boarding more than twice per week? 15:50 - Q4: Tips for balance workout frequency & intensity to provide enough recovery time? 19:35 - Q5: How to best execute the "5 x 5" weighted pull-up protocol? 22:02 - Q6: Can I train with some slight elbow pain? 24:05 - Q7: How to schedule training when you have year-round outdoor climbing available? 28:10 - Q8: How to train all techniques when the indoor gym only has overhanging walls? 30:55 - Q9: Tips for dealing with minor growth plate finger pain? 33:30 - Q10: What are my thoughts on constant pain in the fingers of one hand? 36:00 - Q11: What do I think about feet-off campus training to develop contact strength? 38:12 - Q12: What do you think about "cracky" elbows and knees? 40:10 - Q13: What finger grip position is best for hangboard training? 41:40 - Q14: What do I think about "density hangs"...and the best way and time to train with them?
Support TRAINING CAFE! Visit PhysiVantage performance nutrition and learn how our products can help you gain strength, increase endurance, accelerate recovery, and make you more injury resistant. Save 10% with code: SAVE10: physivantage.com
FREE eBook: 10 Must-Do Exercises for Climbers: physivantage.com/blogs/news/free-e-book-download-offer-for-physivantage-insiders
Eric's Training for Climbing website: trainingforclimbing.com
Follow Eric on Twitter @Train4Climbing twitter.com/train4climbingcomments box...
