Parkour Exercise – Reverse Vault

Parkour exercise: How to do the Reverse Vault.

Reverse vault is a cool movement that is often used to vary one's flow. It can be performed both in a run over a flat surface, but also in a drop, i.e. over an obstacle where there is far down on the other side. Reverse is also one of the most difficult vaults, as it contains a rotation.

Reverse Vault - Learn Parkour with Team JIYO
Learn the Reverse Vault which is a cool technique to master where you rotate over your obstacle.
Setup

Best practiced on non-slip surfaces that are over 30 cm wide. When you have control of the movement, however, it can also be performed on rails. Reverse should be practiced on an obstacle at hip height.

Performing the Reverse Vault
  • First decide which way you want to rotate your body when going over the obstacle. The starting hand is the hand that is to the side that you want to rotate to.
  • Place the release hand on the edge of the surface (grab it if necessary), and place the support hand approx. two handbreadths further inside the obstacle.
  • Start with your legs together and jump over the obstacle while rotating so your back is over first. In the landing, the legs are thrown upwards in an arc around the side of the landing hand, which helps the body to stay up and get rotation.
  • The release hand simultaneously releases the surface in the release while you support the other hand.
  • Turn to see the landing, keeping your legs together and slightly bent while your right hand helps you balance, pushes off in a rotating motion, and helps with rotation.
  • When you see the landing, you can spread your legs easily, so you can land effortlessly and with full control.
Rehearsals

It is often the rotation that causes problems. Start by landing on top of the obstacle so you get used to the movement. When you are comfortable with the exercise, you can give more and more speed and let the legs swing over so much that you can feel that you are being carried over. Leave your left hand on the surface until you are so far over that you automatically drop and land on the ground.

Problem statement
  • If there are problems with the rotation, you can make sure by putting the hand in reverse, i.e. with the fingers pointing towards yourself. That way, you'll have a better chance of pushing this one off.
Variation options

One-handed Reverse vault:

Performed by placing only the supporting hand on the obstacle. Lift off the ground slightly before placing your hand on the ledge. When you place the hand on the ledge, make sure the hand is turned slightly more clockwise than in a normal reverse vault

See video about the Parkour exercise Lazy Vault below