Exercises / Cardio / Jump Rope

Jump Rope

Jump Rope: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: other.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentother
  • Body partcardio
Primary muscles
cardiovascular system, calves
Secondary muscles
quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes
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How to do it

  1. Hold the handles of the jump rope with your hands, palms facing inward.
  2. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
  3. Swing the rope over your head and jump over it as it comes towards your feet.
  4. Land softly on the balls of your feet and repeat the jump as the rope comes around again.
  5. Continue jumping for the desired duration or number of repetitions.

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