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 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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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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Athlete performing barbell split jerk mid-drive, rear foot extended, barbell locked overhead, cinematic gym lighting showing explosive power and balance
Barbell Split Jerk

Barbell Split Jerk

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Athlete pressing barbell overhead, core braced, neutral spine, bar aligned with ears, cinematic gym lighting capturing focus and control
Barbell Overhead Press

Barbell Overhead Press

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