How to Do a Standing Cat Leap

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Parkour is a method that trains you to move using nothing other than your own power when walking, running, climbing or jumping. A standing cat leap is a parkour move used to scale an obstacle. To perform a standing cat leap, you leap up and grasp the top of a wall to pull yourself up, much as a cat would.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Step 1

Start by attempting to scale a wall that's 2 or 3 feet taller than you are.
Step 2

Get a running start. The higher the wall you're trying to top, the more important it is to build some momentum.
Step 3

Leap upward and reach for the top of the wall with both hands.
Step 4

Place one foot as high up the wall as you can, propelling yourself higher. Use the other foot to climb the wall.
Step 5

Move quickly. The faster you're moving, the higher you're able to climb using the standing cat leap.