The podcast is a classic Eric Hörst tour de force of climbing wisdom! No matter your ability level, training background, or goals, listening to this episode will challenge your current approach and inspire you to reinvent your training for better results.

In this hour-long lecture, Coach Hörst breaks down 10 common training mistakes. Chances are, one, two, or maybe even several of these missteps will hit close to home. But don’t get discouraged—get psyched! Identifying these flaws empowers you to train smarter day in and day out, and to course-correct your long-term plan. That’s the key to unlocking more effective training—and real gains on the rock!

Start your journey toward better training and harder climbing today!

Begin the journey to better training and harder climbing right now!

RUNDOWN

0:16 - Welcome statement...

0:53 - Eric introduces the powerful topic of correcting common training mistakes. Whether you're current in a serious training block or just doing weekday maintainance training as a tune-up dfor weekend sending, this is a must-listen episode.

1:50 - Mistake #1: Arriving at the gym and training without a plan

5:20 - Mistake #2: Copying someone else’s training program

9:30 - Mistake #3: “Groundhog Day” Training

16:28 - Mistake #4: Doing little or no sub-maximal climbing

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25:15 - Mistake #5: Not doing any generalized aerobic training

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33:45 - Mistake #6: Doing little or no max-strength hangboard training

40:37 - Mistake #7: Not doing any antagonist and stabilizer muscle training

44:45 - Mistake #8: Getting drawn into a serious weight lifting, body building, or cross-fit style program

50:00 - Mistake #9: Ignoring (and training through) developing aches and pains

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59:00 - Mistake #10: Overeating...or undereating

1:09:30 - Eric serves up his final thoughts on how you can use the informtion from this podcast to take your climbing to the next level!

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#114: Common Training Mistakes That May Be Limiting Your Climbing

Eric Hörst's Training For Climbing Podcast