Cat Hang

Hanging from the top edge of a wall with both hands, knees bent and the balls of your feet pressed into the wall face. Every cat leap lands in it and every climb up starts from it.

1. Grip

   Grip the top edge with as much of your palm as you can.

   CueWhole palm

2. Feet

   Press the balls of your feet into the wall, feet staggered.

   CueSoles grip

3. Set

   Pull your shoulders down and back so your back muscles hold you.

   CueShoulders down

4. Hold

   Hang with your knees bent; if your grip slips, slide down your fingers.

   CueSlide, do not drop

1. IfHolding on with your fingertips.
   ThenGet your whole palm over the edge; more skin on the wall means a longer, safer hang.
2. IfLetting your feet dangle off the wall.
   ThenPush the balls of your feet into the face so your legs share the weight.
3. IfShrugging your shoulders up to your ears.
   ThenSet them down and back before you take your weight.
4. IfLetting go when your grip starts to slip.
   ThenSlide down your fingers instead, so the descent stays under control.