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.
Cable Upright Row (How To, Muscles Worked, Benefits)

Cable Upright Row (How To, Muscles Worked, Benefits)

Cable Upright Rows are a great upper back exercise. They’re also a good supplemental movement for bigger Olympic movements like Snatches and Cleans. In this guide, I’ll teach you how to do Cable Upright Rows including important coaching tips. I’ll also share with you the muscles worked, benefits and a few alternatives if you’re unable…

Band Upright Rows (How To, Muscles Worked, Benefits)

Band Upright Rows (How To, Muscles Worked, Benefits)

Band Upright Rows are a solid upper-back exercise. They’re also a good supplemental movement for bigger Olympic movements like Snatches and Cleans. And because all you need is a resistance band, they’re extremely versatile and portable. In this guide, I’ll teach you how to do a Band Upright Row, what muscles this exercise works and…

Dumbbell Upright Row (How To, Muscles Worked, Benefits)

Dumbbell Upright Row (How To, Muscles Worked, Benefits)

Dumbbell Upright Rows are a great upper-back exercise. They’re also a good supplemental movement for bigger Olympic movements like Snatches and Cleans. In this guide, I’ll teach you how to do a DB Upright Row, what muscles this exercise works and a few alternatives if you’re unable to do upright rows with dumbbells. How To…