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Eric Hörst's Training For Climbing Podcast

by Eric J. Hörst

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About the show

Training and performance podcasts by Eric Hörst, the internationally renowned author, researcher, climbing coach, and climber of 40 years. Monthly podcasts detail the latest training techniques to improve strength, power, endurance, as well as mental and technical skills. With his unique combination of veteran experience and knowledge of the cutting-edge research, Eric presents practical, effective guidelines to climb harder, reduce injury risk, and maximize the experience of moving over stone. Eric is one of the world's most knowledge climbing coaches and his eight books (and many foreign translations) have sold more than 300,000 copies worldwide. His latest book release is the 3rd edition of Training For Climbing. Learn more at: http://www.trainingforclimbing.com

Latest episodes

#134: 22 Ways to Improve Climbing Endurance and Get Less Pumped

October 6, 2026 · 49 min

Think you need more endurance because your forearms get pumped? Maybe—but that may be only part of the problem. In this episode, Eric Hörst breaks down 22 practical ways to become a better endurance climber, spanning physiology…
#133 - CRUSHERS: Kevin Dahlstrom on His Life Reboot, Injury, TRT, and Climbing Hard Over Age 40

September 8, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

What if some of your best climbing is still ahead of you—even after age 40? My latest T4C Podcast guest, Kevin Dahlstrom, didn't climb his first 5.13 until age 50. Five years later, he was having the strongest season of his life and…
#132 - Climb Harder Through Self-Mastery: 9 Lessons for Better Training & Performance

August 18, 2026 · 38 min

What if the biggest thing holding back your climbing isn't finger strength, power endurance, body weight, age—or finding the perfect training program? What if the real limiter is much simpler: you're not consistently doing the things you…
#131: Endurance Masterclass: Training and Tactics to Beat the Pump!

July 21, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min

Want to climb longer, recover faster, and finally stop getting pumped off your project? Then this episode is for you. In this special coaching session with Ryan Devlin, I deliver a deep-dive masterclass on rock climbing endurance…
#130 - PRO TIPS: Cameron Horst's Training Secrets Behind a 5.15a Send

June 9, 2026 · 57 min

Cameron Hörst recently completed the hardest route of his climbing career: Big Bone (5.15a/9a+), a king line out Utah's massive Fynn Cave. What makes his first ascent especially compelling isn't just the grade—it's the journey. Big Bone…
#129 - WEEKEND CRUSHER: From Florida to 5.13d - The Jessica Jenkins Story

May 17, 2026 · 35 min

In this inspiring new "Weekend Crushers" feature, I sit down with Florida-based climber Jessica Jenkins to unpack her incredible journey from a teenager climbing plastic in Orlando to recently sending her hardest route ever: the iconic Red…
#128 - CRUSHERS: 5.14c at Age 45 - The Aaron Shamy Comeback Story

April 28, 2026 · 57 min

In this inaugural Weekend Crushers episode of the T4C podcast, Eric Hörst sits down with Aaron Shamy—an inspiring example of what's possible when passion, persistence, and smart training intersect with real life. Aaron's journey spans…
#127 - Turning Gym Gains to Real Rock Performance: Bridging the Gap

April 7, 2026 · 35 min

After a winter of disciplined training, stronger fingers, improved fitness, and high motivation, most climbers head outdoors expecting breakthrough performances. But the reality often hits hard—routes feel awkward, sequencing is unclear…