How to Climb 5.12, 2nd (How To Climb Series) (Paperback)

~ Eric J. Horst (Author) "If you are reading this book, chances are you have what it takes to climb 5.12..." (more)
Key Phrases: crux sequence, campus training, advanced climbers, Progressive Relaxation Sequence, Chris Sharma (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Well researched and right on." --Lynn Hill, Wold Cup champion and first woman to climb 5.14 (praise for a previous edition)

"How to Climb 5.12 packs a lot into a slim book . . . a great first training book and a good addition to any training junkie's book shelf." --Rock & Ice magazine (praise for a previous edition)

Product Description

In the sport of rock climbing, 5.12 is a magical grade of difficulty--the rating that separates intermediate climbers from the sport's elite. Many intermediate climbers mistakenly believe that climbs of 5.12 difficulty are simply beyond their reach. This revised and updated edition of Eric Horst's best-selling instructional manual dispels that myth, and teaches average climbers how they can achieve heights previously considered the exclusive domain of the full-time climber. How to Climb 5.12 is a performance guidebook that will help climbers attain the most rapid gains in climbing ability possible. It offers streamlined tips and suggestions on such critical issues as cutting-edge strength training, mental training, and climbing strategy. How to Climb 5.12 is the perfect manual to help intermediate climbers quickly along the road to mastery.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 2nd edition (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762725761
• ISBN-13: 978-0762725762
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #63,724 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No nonsense guide to improving your climbing skills, September 5, 1997

By	E. Hicaro "Stonemaster" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: How to Climb 5.12 (Paperback)

Stuck at a certain level in your climbing abilities? Can't seem to move from 5.9 to 5.10? Tired of listening to advice that doesn't work? Then this book will get you out of your rut...and FAST. Eric covers everything to move you to your first 5.12: training techniques, workout schedules, power training, mental exercises to focus, build confidence, and motivate, climbing strategies, even nutrition!

Every serious climber should have this book. It's also a great supplement to his other excellent training manual, "FLASH Training"

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't Slow Down, February 21, 2002

By	killis howard (where the wild things are) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Climb 5.12 (Paperback)

If you're getting into climbing and getting into it fast, there are about five books to get, and this is one. Eric Horst gives a solid overview about how to speed progress and avoid typical mistakes such as overtraining, a common problem that kept me in 5.9 longer than I needed. The progression from grade to grade is more a mental one than a physical one, as my weeklong slothfest followed by a near full number jump in climbing ability will attest. Buy this, Performance Rock Climbing by Dale Goddard, the Heather Sagar book, and as much John Long as you can afford, and you will move more quickly up the ladder. Or, you can lift and jog yourself to death and spend your money on fingerboards, supplements, and other dubious methods, and hang out at your current level for a few more months or years like the other groundlings. Success requires effort; efficient effort requires knowledge. Get some.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From physiology to phenomenal climbing, July 6, 2005

By	Rehan Dost (Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This the authoratative text for the advanced climber who wishes to boost his/her skills to the maximum potential.

Explaining the basics of medical knowledge the author lucidly shows how to apply this to climbing.

The book is rife with plenty of exercises and routines to keep even the most experienced climber busy.

By applying the principles in this book and training consistently you should see your climbing level jump by at least 4 grades within a few months ( eg - 5.10a - 5.11a ).

Be sure to mix your routines and not overtrain.

This is definitely not a book for beginner rock climbers.