Zachary Height Articles

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...

Shoulder extension is a key element in upper body movements like the push-up, dip and pull-up. It is also extremely important for more advanced movements like skin the cat and back levers.Cues: Use a pronated grip Keep the torso neutral and raise the stick as high as...

The push jerk is a more efficient way of getting a dumbbell overhead. By dipping under and locking the elbow you can more effectively utilize the strength of your legs and entire body to move heavier loads.Cues: Dip and drive to move the weight upwards Dip again and...