How to Do a Wall Run in Parkour
The wall run is a method that parkour practitioners use to get to the top of walls they can't reach from the ground. It's a straightforward technique, so all it really takes to learn is a little practice and some courage.
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Instructions
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Take a few steps back from the wall and line up your jump. You don't need to hit the wall at a full sprint, so if you've got room for a few quick steps on the approach you're far enough away.
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Look at the top of the wall. Pick a spot on the ledge to grab that's free of rough spots and sharp points.
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Run at the wall with quick and explosive steps. Gradually build up the power of your steps and keep your movements controlled, fluid and focused.
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Jump off of one leg and lift the other up toward the wall.
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Place your foot between waist and chest height on the wall. The height of your foot placement should vary depending on how high you're trying to jump, so don't reach farther than you need to.
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Apply pressure to the wall with your foot and launch yourself upward. Use your hands to help pull your body up the wall as much as you can.
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Reach out with both of your hands and grab the ledge. Grabbing the top with one hand can be a bit dangerous, especially if the wall is dirty, dusty or sandy, so use two for extra safety.
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Pull yourself up and climb onto the top of the wall.
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Tips & Warnings
Try to speed up your steps during the approach and during the wall run itself. Allowing your foot to rest on the wall increases the chance that it'll lose its grip.
Make sure your shoes have really good traction. Don't try a wall run in sneakers that hardly have any tread left. This makes it much more likely that you'll slip and injure yourself in the attempt.
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Comments
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This is for going up a wall, not parallel to it. I mostly hear of it as a wall up so the name might need to be more specific.
