How to Do a Palm Spin in Parkour
Unlike the leaps and vaults in parkour, the palm spin is more of an ornamental movement than a way of overcoming an obstacle. It's versatile, however, and you can throw one into your repertoire just about anywhere. The only things you need are your hands, your body and an elevated edge.
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Instructions
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Find an elevated edge, such as a railing, table or wall, to spin on. Picnic tables work well, but something solid and grippy like a low stone wall is probably the best.
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Walk up to the object and place your hands on the edge. The fingers of your left hand should face forward, while the fingers of your right hand should be turned out and facing toward you. This is the grip you'll use during the spin.
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Take a few steps back from the object and visualize where you're going to put your hands.
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Build speed as you run toward the object. Don't enter the spin at a full sprint, but generate enough momentum to get through the spin. A little speed also will make the move more stylish.
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Place your hands on the object and jump up from ground. Tuck your legs underneath and begin spinning to the right.
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Lift your left hand from the edge and power through the second half of the spin. You should now be facing away from the object.
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Lift your right hand off of the edge and drop down to the ground.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure you do the palm spin on a solid object that's stable. Spinning something that's wobbly or slick can lead to serious injury.
