Zachary Height Articles

Handstand Push-up with Feet on Box to Target

Cues: Set up with tops of feet on box/support Hips should stack above hands and shoulders in top position A taller box can help if you have limited flexibility, but sufficient strength Shift forward first then down towards target Push straight up then drive shoulders...
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Pistol Squat

Cues: Lift one leg and lock the knee and point the toe Secure balance then lower under control into bottom of squat on one leg Keep non-squatting leg rigid as you stand Reaching forward with arms will help with balance Mistakes: Bending non-squatting leg Allowing...
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Protracted Push-up to Target

Cues: Maintain protraction and depress of scaps throughout push-up Touch the nose to the floor Keep elbows close to body Keep hips in line between feet and head Mistakes: Allowing scaps to come together into retraction Touching the chest to the floor Flaring elbows...
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Pike Handstand Push-up to Target

Cues: Pike as high as your flexibility allows Actively compress thighs to torso Shift weight forward then down towards target Elbows stay inside Turning hands out slightly can help with keeping elbows in Keep core hollow throughout range of motion Mistakes: Flaring...
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