Zachary Height Articles

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...

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...

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...

Pike Slide

The pike slide teaches a strong push through the shoulders to effectively develop the strength to support the body in a press to handstand. It also develops compression by using a strong pike position to actively fold the body each rep. Cues: Sit on your heels with...
Pigeon Stretch

Pigeon Stretch

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