Basic parkour exercises
Introduction to the fundamental parkour exercises.
In parkour, there are a number of fundamental movements and techniques. Below we have described the most fundamental parkour exercises, which you can read about and find guides for below.
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Conditioning
The specific functional training that is central to keeping the body in good physical shape to cope with the demanding exercises of parkour.
Precision
A fully controlled jump between two objects.
See the parkour guide on precision here.
Drop
Jump from a higher level to a lower one.
Roll
Diagonal roll drop that protects the athlete from injury on hard landings.
See the parkour guide on Roll here.
Vaults
The different exercises used to overcome an obstacle.
Speed Vault
Effective technique to overcome an obstacle while maintaining momentum. Can be performed at high speed with practice.
See the parkour exercise on "Speed Vault" here.
Lazy Vault
Technique for climbing an obstacle using minimal energy.
Watch the parkour exercise on "Lazy Vault" here.
Catleaps
When the athlete hangs on a wall with their feet braced against it.
Balance / Catbalance
Balancing, either on all fours or on legs only.
Wonderful
Movement where athletes swing through or under a rail.
Wallrun
Running up and climbing a wall.
Tic Tac
Set out on a wall to force another wall or wall.
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