Protect ya legs: shrimp squat x pistol squat

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

Speed Parkour Training Camp (Competition + Seminars, March 3-17)

Speed Parkour Competition Schedule (March 3-17) 7 opportunities to gain experience training/competing with some of the top local and international speed parkour athletes and coaches, in one of the world’s hubs for speed parkour training. Ages 13+ of all levels are welcome to join this casual, collaborative, self-paced, and optionally-competitive environment. What matters most is … Read more

Kinematic Analyses of Parkour Landings From as High as 2.7 Meters

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

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