The method of mounting onto a rail using a parallel pistol technique requires significant strength and balance, particularly as it involves performing a one-legged squat while maintaining stability. The motion begins with positioning one foot on the rail, then shifting the body and turning to align along the rail. This method not only demands a strong leg workout but also helps in mastering balance, essential for optimizing performance on the rail.
To execute this maneuver, it is suggested to start from a step vault position or by placing the foot directly onto the rail, then transitioning into the pistol position. The emphasis is on using the hands for support if necessary while pushing up from the leg to achieve height on the rail. This coordination of movement highlights the dual requirement of physical strength in the legs and body balance, making it a nuanced skill to develop.
A gradual approach is recommended for those looking to perfect this technique. Practicing on lower bars can help individuals get accustomed to the necessary balance before attempting the full motion on higher rails. Additionally, incorporating one-legged squats or pistols on the ground can enhance strength, ultimately facilitating a smoother transition to performing this maneuver on the rail.
Key Points:
- The parallel pistol technique requires substantial strength and balance to execute effectively on a rail.
- Proper technique involves shifting body weight and coordinating movement to align along the rail while maintaining balance.
- Beginners should practice on lower bars and ground-level pistols to develop the necessary strength and stability before attempting the mount on higher rails.
This level is used to demonstrate that you can push up on a rail from one leg.
- Place a single foot inline with the rail, so you are facing along the bar.
- Start in a crouched position.
- Both hands on the rail in front of you.
- Make sure the heel is on the rail.
- Push upwards, extending the leg and straightening it.
- Finish standing in a single-foot balance.
Your second leg can brush along the rail and help keep balance.
The rail must be hip-height or greater and of standard scaffolding width or less.
Repeat three times on each leg.
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1 00:00:05,000 --> 00:00:12,000 so here's another method of getting up 2 00:00:07,000 --> 00:00:14,000 onto a rail this is a parallel pistol um 3 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:15,000 it takes a little bit more strength to 4 00:00:14,000 --> 00:00:19,000 do because you're going to have to be 5 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:22,000 able to do a one-legged pistol um on the 6 00:00:19,000 --> 00:00:25,000 rail so balance as well is going to need 7 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:28,000 to come in here however it can be very 8 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:32,000 very useful so to begin with we're going 9 00:00:29,000 --> 00:00:35,000 to get our foot on on okay come up and 10 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:38,000 we're going to turn so we're along the 11 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:43,000 rail okay so do that again you can start 12 00:00:39,000 --> 00:00:47,000 in the step Vault position again shift 13 00:00:43,000 --> 00:00:50,000 across and then you turn or you can put 14 00:00:47,000 --> 00:00:54,000 the foot straight up come up and then 15 00:00:51,000 --> 00:00:56,000 turn Okay so we're now along the rail 16 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:57,000 and here's where the pistol comes in you 17 00:00:56,000 --> 00:00:59,000 can use your hands a little bit if you 18 00:00:58,000 --> 00:01:04,000 want but effectively push 19 00:00:60,000 --> 00:01:07,000 up and now you're again on top of the 20 00:00:64,000 --> 00:01:09,000 rail okay so that's another way to mount 21 00:00:67,000 --> 00:01:12,000 up require strength in the leg though 22 00:00:70,000 --> 00:01:15,000 that's the the issue and used to being 23 00:00:72,000 --> 00:01:17,000 able to balance on one leg so you might 24 00:00:75,000 --> 00:01:20,000 want to focus on doing that on a bit of 25 00:00:78,000 --> 00:01:23,000 a lower bar getting used to the balance 26 00:00:81,000 --> 00:01:25,000 and working on your strength to do a 27 00:00:83,000 --> 00:01:28,000 pistol you can have a go at doing a 28 00:00:85,000 --> 00:01:30,000 pistol on the ground so again one leg 29 00:00:88,000 --> 00:01:31,000 out it's a one-legged squat 30 00:00:90,000 --> 00:01:34,000 um but you want to be able to go all the 31 00:00:92,000 --> 00:01:38,000 way down foot off and all the way back 32 00:00:94,000 --> 00:01:37,000 up again
