This session was about continuing to build compression strength towards a straddle press to handstand and learning to...
Zachary Height Articles
Seated Pike Compression + Finger Walk Down
Creating a tight pike while leaning back enables a greater degree of compression compared to a lift directly from the...
Skin the Cat – Floor Entry
CUES: Cling to a shoulders to ring hold and raise the knees with control In a tight tuck lean back and slowly...
Wall Sit – Single Leg
The single leg wall sit is significantly more challenging the the double leg version. It requires more hip strength to...
Wall Sit
The wall sit is used to develop strength in the legs while placing less stress on the joints than movements requiring...
D-Ball Bear Hug Squat
Squatting while maintaining a bear hug creates a unique demand on the body. The arms work to keep the ball in...
Thruster
The thruster is a strength and a conditioning exercise. At heavier loads it teaches the athlete to drive aggressively...
Banded Deficit Deadlift
Pulling from a deficit increases the demand on the quadriceps to break the bar from the floor, while adding a band to...
Banded Deadlift
Adding a band to the deadlift creates accommodating resistance. By gaining more resistance as you move into a stronger...
False Grip Ring Pull-up
The false pull-up on rings has all the benefits of a traditional pull-up, but builds towards the muscle up because of...
Pistol Squat – Heels Elevated
Elevating the heel on the pistol squat places a greater demand on the quadriceps and the VMO. The reduced requirement...
Straight Leg Dumbbell Deadlift with Toes Up
Elevating the toes and keeping the knees straight make this version of the deadlift an effective active mobility drill...
