Zachary Height Articles

Handstand – Single Leg Tuck

 Cues: Secure handstand balance first Bring one knee down to the deepest tuck you can Keep tall leg in alignment Push tall and keep shoulders stacked over hands Keep toes pointed at all times Mistakes: Shoulders sinking down or planching forward Reaching out of...
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Handstand – Straight Leg Isolations

 Cues: Secure handstand balance first Bring one leg down to level with the hips then return to straight Keep tall leg in alignment Push tall and keep shoulders stacked over hands Maintain locked knees and actively pointed toes throughout the set Mistakes: Shoulders...
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Ring Row

Cues: Adjust rings so your pulling angle is perpendicular to the strap angle Squeeze the scaps together first and then pull the rings deep to the armpits Work with the mentality that you can always get a little bit more scap retraction Use an angle that allows for a...
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Active Arch Hang

Cues: Pull with 100% straight arms by retracting and depressing the scaps The goal is to pull the chest to horizontal and maximize scap retraction Allow the legs to relax and hang straight down Minimize lat assistance and focus on scaps Pull only to the height you are...
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Pike Slide

Pike Slide

Nov 7, 2021 | ,

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

Workshop Skills 10.23.21

Workshop Skills 10.23.21

Oct 23, 2021 |

Today was the second session working on the alignment of handstands and the basic pulling mechanics from below, and...