Basic exercises in parkour
Basic parkour exercises: an introduction to the fundamental exercises
Basic parkour exercises are the fundamental movements and techniques that every practitioner starts with.
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Conditioning
The specific functional training that is central to keeping the body in good physical shape to be able to cope with the demanding exercises that parkour contains.
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.
Role
Diagonal roll fall that protects the athlete against injuries from hard landings.
See parkour guide about Roll here.
Vaults
The various exercises used to overcome an obstacle.
Speed Vault
Effective technique to overcome an obstacle while maintaining your momentum. Can be performed at high speed with practice.
See parkour exercise on "Speed Vault" here.
Lazy Vault
Technique for overcoming an obstacle, using minimal energy.
See parkour exercise on "Lazy Vault" here.
Catleaps
When the practitioner hangs on a wall with the feet facing it.
Balance / Cat balance
Balance walk, either on all fours or only on the legs.
Wonderful
Movement where the athletes swing through or under a rail (railing).
Wall run
Running up the path and forcing the wall.
Tic Tac
Deploy on a wall to force another wall or wall.
Where can I find more exercises for parkour?
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How to get started
Start with conditioning, so your body can handle the load. Then practise precision, drop and roll on a soft surface before moving on to vaults. Remember to warm up well and to train at your own pace.