Gate Vault
The Gate Vault is a vault used to lower oneself over a fence, gate or wall, allowing one to quickly move over the obstacle and retain most of their forward momentum. Think of it as a Parkour Roll, but right after your roll starts you fall to the side in a cartwheel.
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Step by step
5 steps- 01
Run up to object
- 02
Place one hand (e.g. the left hand, with the palm up) on the wall, rail or gate.
- 03
Lean over object resting your stomach on the obstacle
Sometimes you may want/need to not put your stomach on the obstacle. It's a little more challenging. - 04
Pop over the rail and arch the back, bringing the feet over the head
Similar to a front handspring, cartwheel, or round-off.
- 05
Place your feet on the ground and remove your hand
Source: parkour.fandom.com
Last edited on November 11, 2026