Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
Coach Hörst serves up his analysis of the Olympic finals--the good, the bad, the contrived, and the awesome! This episode concludes with viewer questions answered on....finger training, exercise programming, order of exercise and climbing, and more!
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RUNDOWN:
0:10 - Eric's initial thoughts on the Olympic Climbing show in Tokyo.
3:48 - SIP COFFEE with coach Hörst -- climbers around the world unite!
4:20 - Olympic TV and Internet coverage....mediocre. (Meagan Martin good! But the live Internet English feed...bad.)
7:43 - The "combined" format was not ideal...and the scoring system made for crazy result swings during the lead climbing finals. Yes, it was exciting; but this format and scoring didn't really discern the world's best climbers.
16:25 - Janja Garnbet is the GOAT!
****** QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ******
24:50 - After a max-strength training session, is it okay to do easier "climbing for fun"?
27:27 - Thoughts on finger pulleys that have minor pain?
28:38 - Should I do max hangs before or after a climbing session? (Answer: It depends! Listen for details...)
37:20 - What to do about A2 pulley pain?
43:00 - Adam and Alex are the best outdoor climbers...but didn't fare wekll on the Olympic walls...
Eric gives his final thoughts on the Olympics.
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Eric's Training for Climbing website: trainingforclimbing.com
Follow Eric on Twitter @Train4Climbing twitter.com/train4climbingExpert training and climbing tips from the renowned coach and international best-selling author, Eric Hörst. Learn more about his latest book, Training For Climbing: physivantage.com/products/training-for-climbing
Coach Hörst serves up his analysis of the Olympic finals--the good, the bad, the contrived, and the awesome! This episode concludes with viewer questions answered on....finger training, exercise programming, order of exercise and climbing, and more!
Click SUBSCRIBE and "ring the bell" for notification of future video releases and Livestream Training Café episodes! Broadcast every other Monday at Noon ET (1600GMT)--join us LIVE...with coffee!
EPISODE time-stamps below -- Scroll down!
SPONSOR: 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
RUNDOWN:
0:10 - Eric's initial thoughts on the Olympic Climbing show in Tokyo.
3:48 - SIP COFFEE with coach Hörst -- climbers around the world unite!
4:20 - Olympic TV and Internet coverage....mediocre. (Meagan Martin good! But the live Internet English feed...bad.)
7:43 - The "combined" format was not ideal...and the scoring system made for crazy result swings during the lead climbing finals. Yes, it was exciting; but this format and scoring didn't really discern the world's best climbers.
16:25 - Janja Garnbet is the GOAT!
****** QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ******
24:50 - After a max-strength training session, is it okay to do easier "climbing for fun"?
27:27 - Thoughts on finger pulleys that have minor pain?
28:38 - Should I do max hangs before or after a climbing session? (Answer: It depends! Listen for details...)
37:20 - What to do about A2 pulley pain?
43:00 - Adam and Alex are the best outdoor climbers...but didn't fare wekll on the Olympic walls...
Eric gives his final thoughts on the Olympics.
SAVE on La Sportiva shoes at this link: avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=068e9e04-44b5-4c1c-98f8-76881511fc5a&website_id=05d521e9-bd5e-46fb-9fd8-db2a9af5f910&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportiva.com%2F
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/train4climbingExpert training and climbing tips from the renowned coach and international best-selling author, Eric Hörst. Learn more about his latest book, Training For Climbing: physivantage.com/products/training-for-climbing
