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JumpsBronzeParkour

Quadrupedal Crawl

Moving forward on hands and feet, face down, with the opposite hand and…

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Bronze
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The lowdown

Moving forward on hands and feet, face down, with the opposite hand and foot stepping together and your hips low and level.

How to learn it

  1. Set

    Start face down on hands and feet with your knees just off the ground.

    CueKnees off the floor
  2. Pair

    Move your right hand and left foot forward together.

    CueOpposite pairs
  3. Switch

    Then move your left hand and right foot forward together.

  4. Flow

    Keep the steps small so your hips stay low and your back flat.

    CueSmall steps

Why it isn't working

  1. IfSame-side hand and foot moving together.
    ThenPair opposite limbs; it keeps you balanced.
  2. IfReaching too far with the foot.
    ThenSmall steps keep your hips down; a long step lifts them and tips you.
  3. IfMoving one limb at a time.
    ThenMove the pair together so you flow rather than shuffle.
  4. IfHips higher than shoulders.
    ThenLower your hips until your back is close to flat.

One of 8 Jumps skills at Bronze in parkour. All beginner parkour tricks

Why it's Bronze: Bronze because it needs no obstacle and no impact. It is still hard work on the shoulders and core over any distance, which is why coaches use it as both a warm-up and a finisher.

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