This Is SO Much Harder Than It Looks

This is footage taken from the Arctic Winter Games in Nuuk, Greenland.

The discipline has an ancient practical application in Inuit culture.

According to one of the athletes, "The Kneel Jump event came from ice-fishing—if you were kneeling by an ice-hole, and the ice gave way, you would have to jump up from your knees very quickly."

The core strength required for this move is incredible. Next time you're down the gym or if you have a mat at home give it a shot (don't bill us for the knackered knees though!).

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