Zachary Height Articles

Poliquin Step Up

The Poliquin step up is a VMO-centric exercise. It is a scaled down version of the Peterson step up which has the athlete balancing on the ball of the foot. Using a slant board is preferable, but placing the heel on a weight to create a similar angle is an effective...

Ring Pull-up Single Ring

Pulling in supination on a single ring makes it easy to isolate pulling mechanics and prevents a clear definition of a pull-up with the contact at the top of each rep.Cues: Start with a supinated grip and a full passive hang Initiate the pull by pulling the depressing...

Ring Pull-up – Side Emphasis

Pulling to one side on a ring pull-up emphasizes unilateral strength. A quality negative further builds upon this capacity as well as develops high quality scap control and resiliency. Cues: Start in a full hang Initiate the pull by pulling the depressing and...

Goblet Heels Elevated Squat

The goblet heels elevated squat is a quadriceps and knee strengthening exercise. By elevating the heels the forward load is increased without necessitating abnormal ankle flexibility. Adding weight requires and builds more strength in the associated muscles and...