Zachary Height Articles

Heels Elevated Squat

The heels elevated squat is a quadriceps and knee strengthening exercise. By elevating the heels the forward load is increased without necessitating abnormal ankle flexibility.   Cues: Keep the torso vertical and squat straight down Allow the knees to go forward...

Archer Pull-up – Rings

The archer pull-up on rings is a unilateral pulling exercise and is a progression towards the one arm chin-up. It takes a lot of strength, but is more accessible than many more advanced exercises. Cues: Start in a full hang Initiate the pull by pulling the depressing...

Front Foot Elevated Split Squat – Dumbbell

The front foot elevated split squat is a combination of strength and mobility. By lunging deep you will build ankle mobility and knee strength as well as lengthen the hip flexors of the trailing leg. The addition of dumbbells adds weight to pull you into a deeper and...

Single Leg Balance – Knee Extension

Straightening the knee is as difficult as you make it. This should be thought of as an active mobility drill to build balance and stability, but mainly to develop hip flexor strength and hamstring mobility on the straightening leg. Cues: Shift your weight to one side...
Thruster

Thruster

The thruster is a strength and a conditioning exercise. At heavier loads it teaches the athlete to drive aggressively...