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.
5 Best Medicine Ball Exercises for Quarterbacks

5 Best Medicine Ball Exercises for Quarterbacks

Utilizing medicine balls in a football strength and conditioning program is an excellent way for Quarterbacks to focus on building power. Medicine balls offer a few unique characteristics that make them a perfect supplement to training done in the weight room. Med balls allow Quarterbacks to completely accelerate a weighted object without any need to…

5 Best Spiderman Push-up Alternatives For Chest & Core

5 Best Spiderman Push-up Alternatives For Chest & Core

Spiderman Push-ups are a challenging variation of the traditional Push-Up that require strength, stability, and coordination. The combination of upper-body and core work in one exercise makes it extremely effective and efficient. However, not everyone can perform Spiderman Push-ups due to limitations such as a shoulder injury or a lack of upper body strength or…