Zachary Height Articles

Straddle L-Sit – Extension

This is an active mobility drill to build towards a straddle L-sit and eventually the stalder press. Cues: Keep the hands flat on the box. This builds wrist mobility and strength. Extend the knees forcefully with toes pointed each rep. Straddle hard and do not rest...

Straddle L-Sit – Elevated

Elevating the hands in the straddle L-sit enables the athletes to implement this skill into their training before they have the strength, or the mobility to execute on the floor. Cues: Keep the hands flat on the box. This builds wrist mobility and strength. Straddle...

Hip Flexion with External Rotation on Box

Supporting with the front leg in external rotation develops powerful hips and extends functional range of motion. This drill also challenges hip extension in the back leg and will lead to buttery hips when done consistently Cues: Bend the front knee as needed to feel...

Thoracic Mobilization #2

This drill is essential when developing torso mobility for overhead exercises found in weightlifting and hand balancing. Cues: Utilize one of the versions for the entire set Keep the knee locked in place by pushing it forward and focusing to move through the torso...