Kipping Pull-up Progression; Step 1

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVqY7-9Kzi8&list=UUy2MK7vFw09I1rwRlsJN32g&index=6&feature=plcp]Today we feature Step 1 of learning to kip: torso movement. The athlete grabs the bar while standing on a box. As she starts to move her torso back her forth, she allows her feet to maintain contact with the box. This allows the athlete to learn proper movement of the torso while not losing control of the feet.