Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Coach Hörst discusses the benefits of a "crag day" approach to gym climbing in preparation for outdoor sport climbing season.
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RUNDOWN
0:45 - Sip coffee with coach Hörst - climbers around the world unite!
1:30 - Comments on wrapping up winter training season...and soon transitioning to outdoor climbing.
3:00 - Eric invites you to listen to his Training For Climbing podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and elsewhere. trainingforclimbing.com/podcasts-71-72-climbing-training-program-case-studies
3:50 - MAIN TOPIC: The benefit of doing a few "Crag Days" at the climbing gym ahead of the beginning of your outdoor climbing season.
****** QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ******
15:45 - Thoughts on a hamstring muscle tear? Importance of posterior chain muscle strength.
19:15 - For long-term gains, is linear periodization or DUP a better approach?
21:39 - What's the difference between ordinary collagen powder and Supercharged Collagen? physivantage.com/products/supercharged-collagen
27:00 - How can I best training my calf muscles for knee barring?
29:00 - Question about the best time to take the REDUX supplement? physivantage.com/products/redux-hp-natural-pain-relief-and-recovery-aid
31:35 - Regarding the "interference" effect, what do you think about doing generalized aerobic training on the same day as climbing-specific strength training?
36:00 - Final thoughts.
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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
Coach Hörst discusses the benefits of a "crag day" approach to gym climbing in preparation for outdoor sport climbing season.
EPISODE time-stamps below -- Scroll down!
Click SUBSCRIBE and "ring the bell" for notification of future video releases and Livestream Training Café episodes! Broadcast every other Monday at Noon ET--join us LIVE...with coffee!
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
0:45 - Sip coffee with coach Hörst - climbers around the world unite!
1:30 - Comments on wrapping up winter training season...and soon transitioning to outdoor climbing.
3:00 - Eric invites you to listen to his Training For Climbing podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and elsewhere. trainingforclimbing.com/podcasts-71-72-climbing-training-program-case-studies
3:50 - MAIN TOPIC: The benefit of doing a few "Crag Days" at the climbing gym ahead of the beginning of your outdoor climbing season.
****** QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ******
15:45 - Thoughts on a hamstring muscle tear? Importance of posterior chain muscle strength.
19:15 - For long-term gains, is linear periodization or DUP a better approach?
21:39 - What's the difference between ordinary collagen powder and Supercharged Collagen? physivantage.com/products/supercharged-collagen
27:00 - How can I best training my calf muscles for knee barring?
29:00 - Question about the best time to take the REDUX supplement? physivantage.com/products/redux-hp-natural-pain-relief-and-recovery-aid
31:35 - Regarding the "interference" effect, what do you think about doing generalized aerobic training on the same day as climbing-specific strength training?
36:00 - Final thoughts.
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
