Zachary Height Articles

Muscle Snatch

The muscle snatch develops timing of the hips into the arms as well as encourages a vertical bar path after the hips and an active and aggressive turnover and lockout. Cues: Everything is like a snatch from the set up through the second pull Keep the legs locked after...
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Pullover

The pull over develops anterior chain strength by having the athlete raise their legs and pull themselves over the bar. It is the easiest way to get on top of a pull-up bar. Cues: Start in a full hang Perform a pull-up Raise the legs in front and lean back as they...
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Strict Pull-up – Band Assisted

Using a band to perform pull-ups with precision is a great way to clean up technique and build towards bodyweight pull-ups. Cues: Use a band that allows you to pull your chest all the way to the pull-up bar Place your foot in the band then settle into a passive hang...
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Rope Pull-up

The rope pull-up places greater demand on the top arm. By lowering the bottom hand you can develop greater and greater strength of the top. It is a tremendous builder of hand and grip strength and is a progression towards the one arm pull-up. Cues: Grasp the rope with...
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