Zachary Height Articles

Zombie Slide on Bench

The zombie slide teaches a strong push through the shoulders to effectively develop the strength to support the body in a press to handstand. Using a bench to elevated the feet reduces the mobility requirement and makes it easier to get into the proper pike...
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Workshop 12.4.21

Continuing to build compression through a combination of mobility and active flexion work was the core of our work today. Mobility is a long term process, so you must stick with it for months and years to truly see progress. Combining this flexibility focused training...
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Ball Up + Negative

Cues: Tuck the knees into the chest and curl up until the feet contact the pull-up bar Squeeze the scaps into retraction and keep the arms straight You can use momentum to get into position Negative down as slowly as possible Mistakes: Bending elbows Allowing scaps to...
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Couch stretch

The couch stretch lengthens the hip flexor and quad and is very helpful for generating hip extension. This lengthening effect can also help to relieve knee and low back pain.Cues: Keep the abs and glutes tight Drive the hips forward to initiate a strong hip stretch...
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Workshop 12.18.21

Workshop 12.18.21

Dec 19, 2021 |

Handstand entries, holds, compression work and shoulder strength from all angles was our goal today. This session...