Uploaded April 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 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
EPISODE time-stamps below -- Scroll down!
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1:05 - TC "Shout Out" to Kris Hampton -- congrats on his book "The Hard Truth". Get a copy here: powercompanyclimbing.com
1:50 - Training at home BEYOND the hangboard -- the importance of "mixing it up" and working all the angles and vectors to better prepare your body for a return to outdoor climbing.
3:28 - Quick follow-up on Energy System, as covered in the previous Training Cafes. Learn who should use this organizing concept for effective training. Link to awesome podcasts on EST: trainingforclimbing.com/podcast-28-energy-system-climbing-training
10:15 - Importance of mixing up your training and taking an occasional "deload" week.
12:30 - Demo of "Moving Hangs" on a hangboard.
16:36 - Using a Sling Trainer, TRX, or similar to hit many different angles with Rows, Ts, Ys, Is, Pec Flys and Rollouts.
19:00 - About motor learning and kinesthetic awareness of joint position. Learning to apply force more effectively and move your center of gravity more efficiently.
21:30 - Rotator cuff training
23:35 - Effective Pinch Grip training with a pinch block.
25:30 - Importance of training the finger/wrist extensor muscles. Learn the exercises!
28:00 - How to make a Wrist Roller for training the wrist flexor and extensor muscles.
32:20 - Closing comments...
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MUST-READ: "The Ultimate Guide to Hangboard Training!" - physivantage.com/pages/the-ultimate-guide-to-hangboard-training-for-climbers
Support TRAINING CAFE and develop stronger muscles and tendons at the same time! 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/products/supercharged-collagen
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/train4climbing
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!
1:05 - TC "Shout Out" to Kris Hampton -- congrats on his book "The Hard Truth". Get a copy here: powercompanyclimbing.com
1:50 - Training at home BEYOND the hangboard -- the importance of "mixing it up" and working all the angles and vectors to better prepare your body for a return to outdoor climbing.
3:28 - Quick follow-up on Energy System, as covered in the previous Training Cafes. Learn who should use this organizing concept for effective training. Link to awesome podcasts on EST: trainingforclimbing.com/podcast-28-energy-system-climbing-training
10:15 - Importance of mixing up your training and taking an occasional "deload" week.
12:30 - Demo of "Moving Hangs" on a hangboard.
16:36 - Using a Sling Trainer, TRX, or similar to hit many different angles with Rows, Ts, Ys, Is, Pec Flys and Rollouts.
19:00 - About motor learning and kinesthetic awareness of joint position. Learning to apply force more effectively and move your center of gravity more efficiently.
21:30 - Rotator cuff training
23:35 - Effective Pinch Grip training with a pinch block.
25:30 - Importance of training the finger/wrist extensor muscles. Learn the exercises!
28:00 - How to make a Wrist Roller for training the wrist flexor and extensor muscles.
32:20 - Closing comments...
Click SUBSCRIBE and "ring the bell" for notification of future video releases and livestream Training Café episodes!
MUST-READ: "The Ultimate Guide to Hangboard Training!" - physivantage.com/pages/the-ultimate-guide-to-hangboard-training-for-climbers
Support TRAINING CAFE and develop stronger muscles and tendons at the same time! 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/products/supercharged-collagen
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/train4climbing
