Zachary Height Articles

The pistol squat builds unilateral strength in the legs and challenges balance and flexibility Cues: Raise one leg as high as you are able with knee locked and toe pointed Squat down and stand under control while keeping leg high Move under control and maintain...

The tuck handstand compresses your shape and places additional load on the upper back. This both requires as well as builds powerful shoulder flexion and stability that translates well to other shapes and movements outside of hand balancing. Bringing the head in...

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...