Zachary Height Articles

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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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...
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Workshop Skills – 11.6.21

This session was all about developing compression to work towards a straddle press to handstand and learning to control our bodyweight on rings through the shoulders with straight arms. We worked a ton of mobility to open the back of our body and combined that with...
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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...