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.
12 Reverse Hyperextension Alternatives For Posterior Chain

12 Reverse Hyperextension Alternatives For Posterior Chain

Reverse Hyperextensions, or Reverse Hypers for short, is an excellent exercise for training the glutes and building posterior chain strength. The Reverse Hyperextension Machine is big and not exactly cheap, but if you have access to one they’re great to incorporate into your strength program. However, you may have situations where you need an alternative…

11 Best Hammer Strength Row Alternatives For a Jacked Back

11 Best Hammer Strength Row Alternatives For a Jacked Back

Hands down, my all-time favorite machine in a weight room is the Hammer Strength Iso Row. Using a Hammer Row Machine allows you to work heavy while keeping your torso supported, alleviating strain off the low back. However, there may be situations where you need an alternative for Hammer Strength Iso Rows. The most obvious…

Hammer Strength Iso Row (How To, Muscles Worked, Benefits)

Hammer Strength Iso Row (How To, Muscles Worked, Benefits)

Hands down, my all-time favorite machine in a weight room is the Hammer Strength Iso Row. There’s something about being able to stand up, have your chest supported and row really heavy weight that’s just magical. In this guide, I’m going to teach you how to do Hammer Strength Iso Rows including coaching points, muscles…

10 Best Face Pull Alternatives and Variations (2024)

10 Best Face Pull Alternatives and Variations (2024)

Face Pulls are an extremely popular supplemental exercise for shoulder development. They’re easy to learn, beginner-friendly and are one of the most effective exercises for focusing on the posterior deltoid. However, sometimes you may need an alternative for Face Pulls. Maybe you don’t have a cable machine or resistance band or maybe you’re just looking…