Ten 5.14s in a Four Months! Twenty-two-year-old Jonathan Hörst has been on an absolute tear this year, capped by his first grade 9 ascent—Mutation (5.14d/9a), the hardest route at Wyoming’s Wild Iris. After graduating from Penn State last year with a degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Jon devoted more time to climbing before starting […] The post Sending 5.14+ at 185+ Pounds — Jonathan Horst is Crushing! appeared first on Training For Climbing - by Eric Hörst.| Training For Climbing – by Eric Hörst
In this episode of Training Café, coach Hörst explores the best training approach ahead of an upcoming period of performance climbing. Whether you’re a boulderer or sport climber, coach will provide you with some valuable tips to crush your project! Around the 21:20 mark, coach answers a series of viewer questions on spray wall and […] The post Training Cafe #87 – 8 Weeks Out: Training for Send Season! appeared first on Training For Climbing - by Eric Hörst.| Training For Climbing – by Eric Hörst
Veteran sport climber Jonathan Siegrist continues to defy expectations in 2025 with a mix of elite-level sends, meticulous training, and dialed-in recovery strategies. Read on for some season highlights and performance tips for climbing your best!| Training For Climbing - by Eric Hörst
Learn 18 powerful tips for managing your fears, boosting confidence, and taking your climbing to the next level! Nothing is more elemental to climbing than fear. The fear of falling, getting hurt, failing, looking foolish, or simply facing the unknown can feel torturous—and even paralyzing.To climb efficiently and confidently—and to pursue your peak performance—you must learn to assess and manage fear effectively.| Training For Climbing - by Eric Hörst
Coach Hörst shares 15 game-changing tips to elevate your climbing this season. Performance gains aren’t made solely in the gym. As Coach Hörst explains, there’s a lot you can do in-season—technically, tactically, and nutritionally—to level up your outdoor climbing.Apply just a few of these strategies today, and you might send your project sooner than expected. Put most or all into practice over the coming weeks, and you could unlock a whole new level of performance this season!| Training For Climbing - by Eric Hörst
Learn five powerful strategies for increasing your climbing endurance. Get less pumped, climb harder, and recover faster!| Training For Climbing - by Eric Hörst