Zachary Height Articles

Handstand Weight Shift in Pike

The weight shift in pike is a drill to teach the proper movement to shift to one arm and keep the non-working shoulder activeCues: Push up and tilt towards the supporting arm while continuing to push up and reach with the other arm Allow non-working arm to peel from...

Sissy Squat to Half Bridge

The sissy to half bridge is a progression towards animalistic movement that will help connect standing postures to hand balances and other soft acrobatic skills. Cues: Squeeze the glutes to open hips before you move into the squat Continue squeezing glutes throughout...

Handstand – Step In

The step in bridges the gap between wall supported handstands and kicking up to freestanding from the floor. By executing a controlled step into the handstand position you will develop awareness of the correct positioning as well as build up muscle endurance to...

Wushu Stretch – Frontal

Wushu stretching involves pulses into a stretched range to build up resilience and mobility in the associated muscles and tendons. Working carefully this is a very effective way and building functional range of motion and developing your mobility.Cues: Place a heel on...
Numb to the Voices

Numb to the Voices

Many people are addicted to their training routine. If they don’t get the feeling that they’re used to from lifting...

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