Movement Pattern

Vertical

The Vertical movement pattern includes all exercises that move resistance up or down along the vertical plane. Examples include pull-ups, overhead presses, and wall balls.

Training this pattern develops overhead stability, spinal alignment, and balanced shoulder mechanics. It complements horizontal pushing and pulling, rounding out a complete upper-body training profile.

Vertical training improves functional power for athletic and everyday movements like reaching, lifting, or climbing.

Athlete performing dumbbell Z press, seated on floor legs extended, dumbbells mid-press overhead, cinematic gym lighting
Dumbbell Z Press

Dumbbell Z Press

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Athlete performing landmine split jerk, barbell angled upward, split stance mid-catch, cinematic gym lighting
Landmine Split Jerk

Landmine Split Jerk

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Athlete performing landmine push press in split stance, barbell angled overhead, dynamic lighting
Landmine Push Press

Landmine Push Press

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Athlete performing dumbbell push press, mid-drive with dumbbells rising overhead, hips extended, cinematic gym lighting
Dumbbell Push Press

Dumbbell Push Press

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Athlete performing dumbbell hang clean and press, mid-press position, neutral grip, cinematic gym lighting
Dumbbell Hang Clean & Press

Dumbbell Hang Clean & Press

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Athlete performing kettlebell clean and jerk, mid-press with one arm locked overhead, opposite side braced, cinematic gym lighting
Kettlebell Clean & Jerk

Kettlebell Clean & Jerk

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Athlete performing kettlebell snatch, mid-phase with kettlebell rising close to body, strong hip drive, overhead lockout visible, cinematic gym lighting
Kettlebell Snatch

Kettlebell Snatch

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Athlete performing Y-Bell snatch, mid-lift phase with Y-Bell rising close to body, hip drive visible, overhead lockout in progress, cinematic gym lighting showing control and power
Y-Bell Snatch

Y-Bell Snatch

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muscular female athlete performing Y-Bell clean and press, mid-press position, neutral grip, cinematic gym lighting
Y-Bell Clean & Press

Y-Bell Clean & Press

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Athlete performing single-leg sidewards : lateral bound, mid-air in rebound phase, cinematic gym lighting
Single-Leg Lateral Bound to Vertical Jump & Return

Single-Leg Lateral Bound to Vertical Jump & Return

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athlete performing single-leg lateral box bound to vertical jump, mid-air transitioning from sideways bound to upward leap, cinematic gym lighting
Single-Leg Lateral Box Bound to Vertical Jump

Single-Leg Lateral Box Bound to Vertical Jump

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Athlete performing med ball scoop toss, ball just leaving hands at full hip extension, strong vertical drive, cinematic gym lighting showing explosive power and focus
Med Ball Scoop Toss (Vertical Power) 

Med Ball Scoop Toss (Vertical Power) 

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Athlete performing med ball overhead throw, ball just leaving hands above head, body fully extended in powerful stance, cinematic gym lighting showing explosive strength and focus.
Med Ball Overhead Throw (Plyometrics)

Med Ball Overhead Throw (Plyometrics)

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Athlete performing med ball slam, arms fully extended overhead mid-motion, medicine ball just before impact, cinematic gym lighting showing explosive power and focus
Med Ball Slam (Plyometrics)

Med Ball Slam (Plyometrics)

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Athlete mid-drive in barbell power jerk, barbell overhead, feet flat and balanced, cinematic gym lighting highlighting precision, balance, and power
Barbell Power Jerk

Barbell Power Jerk

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