How to Jump Down Stairs in Parkour
First, be sure to understand the need for high level of physical ability in order to prevent injury from dangerous feats., Find a location with a stair set that has stairs., Check your surroundings and surfaces., Work your way up to the particular...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: be sure to understand the need for high level of physical ability in order to prevent injury from dangerous feats.
Beginners should start by learning the proper way to squat, jump, and roll before attempting any running drops such as those explained in this article. -
Step 2: Find a location with a stair set that has stairs.
As stated, safety is paramount, so do not attempt to do anything you have not trained your body to handle safely. , Do not attempt if the environment is unsafe. , The technique must be flawless. , Serious injury can and will occur if you repeatedly land improperly. , Extend your legs out to reach the ground before you land, then as you land you should absorb with your legs, slowing the descending acceleration with your muscles.
This is comparative to a spring compressing. , DO NOT ROLL ALONG YOUR SPINE OR YOUR HEAD! Roll over your shoulder instead, there should be no pain. , -
Step 3: Check your surroundings and surfaces.
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Step 4: Work your way up to the particular obstacle by practicing pieces of the technique (e.g.
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Step 5: jump off of the first step 5 - 10 times) until you have mastered the technique at that level before moving on.
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Step 6: The impact of your landing should be absorbed by the muscles in your legs and not by the bones or tendons.
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Step 7: While in the air
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Step 8: spot your landing.
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Step 9: Landing with a lot of forward momentum will require you to roll in order to avoid falling and/or injuring yourself.
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Step 10: For an excellent example of this
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Step 11: watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbs7wDqViY4
Detailed Guide
Beginners should start by learning the proper way to squat, jump, and roll before attempting any running drops such as those explained in this article.
As stated, safety is paramount, so do not attempt to do anything you have not trained your body to handle safely. , Do not attempt if the environment is unsafe. , The technique must be flawless. , Serious injury can and will occur if you repeatedly land improperly. , Extend your legs out to reach the ground before you land, then as you land you should absorb with your legs, slowing the descending acceleration with your muscles.
This is comparative to a spring compressing. , DO NOT ROLL ALONG YOUR SPINE OR YOUR HEAD! Roll over your shoulder instead, there should be no pain. ,
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