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 floor with the chest forward. By starting with tighter compression and lowering into our best position with control you can build a greater degree of...
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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 straighten the arms to flip the body over With straight legs and straight arms slowly receive the floor with your feet Lower into your deepest shoulder...
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Skin the Cat – Step in From Floor

CUES: Set the rings to shoulder height to begin Cling to the rings and step one leg at a time to tuck position Raise the other leg and lean back to allow the body to flip backwards Slowly straighten the arms as you lean back with control and focus Reach with the legs...
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Shoulder Extension Scap Pull

CUES: Grip the rings and bring them behind you in a kneeling position Work between a relaxed and strongly active protracted shoulder position Use kneeling, knees up, straight body based upon your skill level Easiest is always best for this drill until it is perfected...
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Couch stretch

Couch stretch

Dec 1, 2021 | ,

The couch stretch lengthens the hip flexor and quad and is very helpful for generating hip extension. This lengthening...

Pigeon Stretch

Pigeon Stretch

Dec 1, 2021 | ,

The pigeon stretch is a classic hip opener to loosen then glutes. Done correctly it will help to increase hip mobility...