The Best Way to Gain Endurance for Sport Climbing
Whether your project is four bolts or forty, you’ve got to be able to hang on for the ride.
Author
Cameron Hörst
Cameron Hörst is a professional climber, coach, and a student of exercise science at the University of Utah. He has established sport routes up to 5.15a and has redpointed nearly 100 5.14s. You can reach him at CameronHorst.com or on Instagram @cam_horst.
My Stories
Too Weak For Your Sport Project? Here’s What to Do About That.
Coach and elite climber Cameron Hörst explains why climbers might not be strong enough for their project–and what training they should be doing instead.
3 Common Projecting Mistakes and What To Do About Them
Coach and elite climber Cameron Hörst highlights three all-too-common hang ups for sport climbers—and how to train them away.
A Pro’s Advice for Short-Term and Long-Haul Projecting
Cameron Hörst highlights two common hiccups in multi-session projecting—and how you can put them to bed.
A Simple Guide to Sport Climbing Harder
Coach and elite climber Cameron Hörst explains how sport climbers in the 5.10-5.13 range should train for the crag.
A Simple Guide to Bouldering Harder
Coach and elite climber Cameron Hörst explains how boulderers in the V3-V9 range should train for the blocks.
Before You Start Your Training Plan, Do This
Coach and 5.15 climber Cameron Hörst explains why—and how—climbers should perform a self-assessment protocol.
Stuck Climbing the Same Grade? You Need a Training Program. Here’s How to Make One
Coach and 5.15 climber Cameron Hörst explains how to develop a training program for 5.10-5.13 climbers.