Jump Rope: muscles worked and form

Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Jump Rope, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.

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Muscles worked

Main	Cardiovascular system
Also	Gastrocnemius, Forearm flexors

Setup

Size the rope so the handles reach the armpits when standing on the middle.

How to do it well

Turn the rope from the wrists
Stay light on the balls of the feet
Keep the jumps low

Common mistakes

Jumping too high and tiring quickly
Swinging from the shoulders

Similar exercises

Outdoor Run
Outdoor Walk
Sled Push
Swimming
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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.