Training for Climbing
by Eric J. Hörst · Eric Hörst
Eric Hörst applies sports science to climbing performance: finger strength, power endurance, antagonist conditioning, periodization and mental training. Readers come away able to assess their weaknesses and build a structured multi-week training cycle around them.
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