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.
Spiderman Push-Ups (How To, Benefits, Muscles Worked)

Spiderman Push-Ups (How To, Benefits, Muscles Worked)

Spiderman Push-ups are a challenging and effective variation of the traditional push-up exercise that can help you build strength in multiple muscle groups at once. This exercise is named after the superhero, Spiderman, because it involves bringing your knee towards your elbow in a manner similar to the character’s iconic wall-crawling movements. Spiderman Push-ups primarily…

5 Best Medicine Ball Exercises for Wrestlers

5 Best Medicine Ball Exercises for Wrestlers

Utilizing medicine balls in a wrestling strength and conditioning program is an excellent way for wrestlers 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 wrestlers to completely accelerate a weighted object without any need to…

Stability Ball Body Saw (How To, Benefits, Muscles Worked)

Stability Ball Body Saw (How To, Benefits, Muscles Worked)

If you’re looking for a challenging and effective exercise to improve your core strength, stability, and balance, the Stability Ball Body Waw is a great option. This exercise combines the benefits of a plank with the instability of a stability ball, creating a dynamic movement that engages multiple muscle groups at once. In addition to…

5 Best Medicine Ball Exercises for Lacrosse Players

5 Best Medicine Ball Exercises for Lacrosse Players

Utilizing medicine balls in a lacrosse strength and conditioning program is an excellent way for lacrosse players 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 lacrosse players to completely accelerate a weighted object without any…

5 Best Medicine Ball Exercises for Soccer Players

5 Best Medicine Ball Exercises for Soccer Players

Utilizing medicine balls in a soccer strength and conditioning program is an excellent way for soccer players 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 soccer players to completely accelerate a weighted object without any…

Plyometric Push-Ups (How To, Benefits, Muscles Worked)

Plyometric Push-Ups (How To, Benefits, Muscles Worked)

Plyometric Push-ups, often called Clapping Push-Ups, are a challenging variation of the classic Push-Up exercise. These Push-Ups incorporate an explosive press off the ground that not only increases the intensity of the exercise but also activates more muscle fibers, leading to greater strength and power gains. Plyometric Push-ups require significant upper body strength, as well…

Medicine Ball Shot Put (How To, Benefits, Muscles Worked)

Medicine Ball Shot Put (How To, Benefits, Muscles Worked)

The Medicine Ball Shot Put is an effective exercise that can help improve your upper body strength, power, and explosive ability. It is a variation of the traditional shot put, using a medicine ball instead of a metal ball. In this guide, I’ll teach you how to properly do Medicine Ball Shot Puts including important…

10 Best Medicine Ball Exercises for Basketball Players

10 Best Medicine Ball Exercises for Basketball Players

Utilizing medicine balls in a basketball strength and conditioning program is an excellent way for football players 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 basketball players to completely accelerate a weighted object without any…

10 Best Medicine Ball Exercises For Football Players

10 Best Medicine Ball Exercises For Football Players

Utilizing medicine balls in a football strength and conditioning program is an excellent way for football players 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 football players to completely accelerate a weighted object without any…

Medicine Ball Drop Throws (How To, Benefits, Muscles Worked)

Medicine Ball Drop Throws (How To, Benefits, Muscles Worked)

Medicine Ball Drop Throws are a dynamic exercise for developing upper-body pressing power. It involves laying on your back and having a partner drop a medicine ball down toward your chest. The goal is to catch the ball, then quickly and powerfully throw the ball back up into the air to your partner. In this…