Welcome to our brand-new series featuring calisthenics expert Al Kavaldo.This week, Al demonstrates the kip-up.This movement is a great way to work on explosive power and hip drive, both of which carry over into many disciplines. Here's a short guide:
- Lie on your back
- Place your hands by your head (palms down)
- Pull your knees to your chest
- Explode up and out
Sound easy, right? But it will probably take you a while to truly master. Here isa more detailed explanationfrom Al. In the video, he also demonstrates two additional movements to help you get the feel of the kip-up:
- Bridge push ups
- Bar kips
The kip-up itself is used widely incalisthenics, martial arts, and parkour. Let us know how you get on!
Every Sunday, we feature a new bodyweight strength training video from calisthenics expertAl Kavadlo. Al is also famous for smiling while performing some of the most difficult bodyweight exercises imaginable!