Zachary Height Articles

Handstand – Straddle Scissors – Wall Assisted

The straddle scissor with wall assistance is a precursor to performing them away from the wall. With careful execution greater endurance can be built as balance and hip mobility continues to be developed by the athlete.   Cues: Use the wall as little as possible...
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Round Back Flat Back Hinge – Anchored

Cues: Roll down keeping hips forward to mobilize the middle and upper back Grasp anchor and pull through hips to stretch hamstrings as you flatten back Hinge up to return to standing Hinge down and grasp anchor to pull against hamstrings once again Relax into stretch...
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Round Back Flat Back Hinge

Cues: Hinge forward maintaining lumbar extension and creating anterior pelvic tilt to stretch the hamstrings Pull into the lowest depth to accentuate hamstring stretch Roll back to standing smoothly Roll forward keeping hips forward to emphasize middle and upper back...
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Prone Handstand – Wall

Cues: Create a clean line from hands through feet Actively push through shoulders into wall Brace abs, squeeze glutes, quads and calves, point toes Squeeze legs together Mistakes: Arching the low back and lifting the hips Over emphasizing posterior pelvic tilt and...
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