Author: Coach Horton

Ryan Horton is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) who has served as both a Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and as the Director of Sports Science during his 20 year career at elite collegiate programs including the University of Tennessee, Temple University and Georgia Tech. He also holds an Exercise Science degree from Otterbein College where he was captain of the football team.
Why Slowing Down Your Reps Can Speed Up Your Results

Why Slowing Down Your Reps Can Speed Up Your Results

In most workouts, people are focused on lifting the weight—not lowering it. The eccentric phase—the part where you’re controlling the descent—gets rushed or ignored. But that’s where a huge part of your progress lives. Whether you’re trying to build muscle, improve control, or fix your form, slowing things down can do more than just make…

The 3 Most Overlooked Muscles in Upper Body Training

The 3 Most Overlooked Muscles in Upper Body Training

Most upper body sessions are built around the big movements—bench, pull-ups, overhead press, rows. They’re essential, no question. But even with all that volume, a few key muscles often get ignored. They’re not flashy. You don’t always feel them working. But they’re the ones that help you press more, pull better, and stay healthy while…

You’re Training More Than You Think with Olympic Lifts

You’re Training More Than You Think with Olympic Lifts

Ask most people what muscles Olympic lifts train, and the answer is usually the same: “legs.” And sure—your glutes, quads, and hamstrings are all putting in serious work, especially during the pull and drive phase. But lifts like the Power Clean aren’t just leg exercises—they’re full-body movements that challenge everything from your grip to your…