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.
Reverse Hyper (How To, Muscles Worked, Benefits)

Reverse Hyper (How To, Muscles Worked, Benefits)

Reverse Hypers are an excellent exercise that develops the posterior chain. In this guide, I’m going to teach you how to do Reverse Hypers including important coaching tips and a few alternative exercises. How To Do Reverse Hypers Equipment Needed Reverse Hyper or Glute Ham Machine How To Grab the handles of the Reverse Hyper…

8 Dumbbell Step-Up Alternatives For Single-Leg Strength

8 Dumbbell Step-Up Alternatives For Single-Leg Strength

Dumbbell Step-Ups are an excellent single-leg exercise. They’re both beginner-friendly and yet still can be challenging to advanced lifters. However, sometimes you may need an alternative for Dumbbell Step-ups. You may not have dumbbells or a sturdy box to use or maybe you’re just looking to add some variety to your workout. Good news, you’re…

Mountain Climber Crossovers (How To, Muscles Worked & More)

Mountain Climber Crossovers (How To, Muscles Worked & More)

Mountain Climber Crossovers are a core exercise that works the entire abdominal region. And while we may all remember doing Mountain Climbers in gym class, the Crossover version is a very underrated exercise that will absolutely smoke your core. In this guide, I’m going to teach you how to do Mountain Climber Crossovers including important…

10 Best Landmine Press Alternatives (No Landmine Needed)

10 Best Landmine Press Alternatives (No Landmine Needed)

The Landmine Press is a unique shoulder pressing movement that can be a great addition to your training program. Not only does it help develop shoulder strength and core stability, but it can add some much-needed variety to a program that has gone stale. However, sometimes you may find yourself needing an alternative for Landmine…

Chest Supported Dumbbell Row (How To, Muscles Worked)

Chest Supported Dumbbell Row (How To, Muscles Worked)

Chest Supported Dumbbell Row is a great rowing exercise to develop a strong back without putting any added stress on the low back. In this guide, I’m going to teach you how to do Chest Supported Dumbbell Rows including important coaching tips, muscles worked and a few alternative exercises. How To Do Chest Supported Dumbbell…