Zachary Height Articles

Workshop Skills 10.23.21

Today was the second session working on the alignment of handstands and the basic pulling mechanics from below, and stability on top, of the rings to do a muscle up. The theme of this session was, and will continue to be, quality of execution. Good movement is not...

Ring Dip – Feet Support on Box

Cues: Place your tip toes on a box to allow for quality positions Acquire ring support position to begin Lower into a deep dip and return to a full lockout at the top Bend the knees to keep the torso vertical Turnout should happen on each rep Mistakes: Keeping the...

Diagonal Stretch – Kneeling

Cues: Keep feet in a straight line from front to back Balance is part of the diagonal stretch Press through the ball of the back foot to pressurize quad and drive the hip forward Lean back and touch either your butt, hamstring, calf, or heel Feel a stretch through the...

Handstand – Single Leg Circles

 Cues: Secure handstand balance first Bring one knee down to the deepest tuck you can, straddle to the side, return to legs together, straddle to the side, bring leg into tuck, then return to straddle Keep tall leg in alignment Push tall and keep shoulders stacked...
Pike Slide

Pike Slide

The pike slide teaches a strong push through the shoulders to effectively develop the strength to support the body in...