Zachary Height Articles

With the typical wall facing handstand there is some degree of angle or pike to contact the wall. By flexing the ankle you can keep your alignment vertical and control the balance with your hands. This allows for practice in a perfect vertical alignment that can then...

The wall facing handstand is an integral part of the beginner's handstand toolkit. By utilizing light contact facing the wall, one develops the hand strength to control over balance while having the wall for support on under balance.Cues: Acquire wall facing handstand...

The back to wall assisted freestanding handstand is great for developing confidence in the handstand. Some experts will say you should never train back to wall when learning, but it some cases it may be better to learn and develop some bad habits than to never learn...

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.Cues: Enter handstand with...