What is more important in parkour, upper body strength or lower body strength?
Full body strength. The connection between lower and upper body through your core. Being able to control your body is most important. If you look at the moves done in parkour, it’s a lot of running, placing stress on your leg strength and leg endurance, core is also important for posture when running. Climbing, done with hands and legs: Grip strength and leg strength. You’re pulling and pushing a lot when climbing, also, so push and pull strength is important.(Push-ups, Dips, Handstand stuff, Pull-ups and Chins) Balancing, which requires a strong, rigid core. And in case you fall on your head, your neck. Strengthen your neck as well, with bridges. Parkour is a full-body sport. Neither is more important. It also places ALOT of stress on your body, som keeping your entire body strong and healthy is a must to prevent future injury. If you have any further in-depth questions, feel free to mail me and I’ll give you a direct answer.
