Sprinting is 1 of the most undertrained basics in parkour. Big tricks & obstacles often distract from the fundamental sprinting movements that connect & enable big jumps, vaults, wall runs, & other power challenges. Whether you want to build raw speed or parkour skills, sprint training is a simple & effective way to level up. … Read more
Shrimps, pistols, and other single-leg squat variations are not for strength and power. There are better ways to get truly strong and bouncy (e.g. deadlift, back squat, split squat, power clean, sprint, jump/land, etc). But with greater levels of power come higher amounts of impact. To be truly high-performing and long-lasting in high-impact sports, you … Read more
PREFACE: In 2016, we partnered with the Division of Kinesiology and Health at the University of Wyoming to deconstruct various parkour landing techniques. The study was just published by the Journal of Human Kinetics—and with free/open access for all! In this study, landing forces and techniques by 20 parkour coaches and athletes from various Apex School of … Read more
