Increase your strength power skill and focus to maximize your climbing performance. “
Training for Climbing is a great resource. Whether you’re just starting out or already ticking
5.13 you’ll find valuable information here to help you climb harder. This is the most complete
and up-to-date training guide available.” — Rock and Ice magazine Drawing on the latest
climbing research this third edition of the international best-selling Training for Climbing
presents a comprehensive evidence-based program for improving climbing performance. With the
unique perspective of a veteran climber researcher and coach Eric Hörst blends leading-edge
sports science with his decades of climbing and coaching experience to create a content-rich
text packed with practical how-to and what-to-do information. A few of the new topics explored
include: • Energy system training to develop greater strength power-endurance and aerobic
endurance. • Recalibrating the brain’s central governor for higher power output and stamina. •
Daily Undulating Periodization as an effective method of on-season programming. • “Training
zones” for rock climbers—the secret to truly effective training! • Stabilizer training to
improve arm power and reduce risk of shoulder injury. Also included are expanded chapters on
developing strength power and endurance in the crucial finger flexor and pulling muscles as
well as a must-read chapter on developing exceptional core strength. Hörst completes his
coaching with dedicated chapters on technique and mental training performance nutrition
accelerating recovery and injury prevention. The book’s 300-plus pages of expert instruction
make for the most advanced and complete book of its type! Eric Hörst is an internationally
renowned author and a climber of forty years. As a researcher and coach Hörst has written
hundreds of articles and coached thousands of climbers from around the world. He owns the
popular website Training4Climbing.
