Zachary Height Articles

Wushu Stretch – 45 Degrees

Cues: Get the heel very close to the brace point Hinge with flat back Keep hips square to the stretch Mistakes: Rounding the back Twisting the hips to the side Having the heel far away from the wall so the lower leg loses tension
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Front and Back Lever Pulls – Tuck

Cues: Start in inverted hang with desired amount of tuck Lower into front lever and hold Pull back to inverted hang in same position Lower into back lever and hold Pull back to inverted hang in same position Mistakes: Holding at an angle Bending at the elbows Lowering...
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Skin the Cat – Flat Back

Cues: Pull and lower into skin the cat with a flat back Allow body to relax into full skin the cat Flatten back to pull out of skin the cat and lower through front lever position into passive hang Mistakes: Failing to relax fully into German Hang Bending elbows at any...
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Handstand – Kick Up – Wall Assisted

The wall assisted kick up is a drill for those already somewhat comfortable with entering a freestanding handstand. In this case the wall acts as a guide to refine the entry. Those who typically overarch at the start of their handstand will benefit by learning to be...
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