Jump rope: how to do it and what it works

Cyclic jumps with relatively low impact for coordination and cardio.

Image: start and end of the movement.

How to do it

Repeated low-amplitude jumps with a rope to improve rhythm, coordination and cardiovascular tolerance.

Form. Keep your jumps low, land softly on the ball of your foot and turn the rope from your wrists and forearms, not your shoulders.

Common mistake. Jumping too high, landing with a heavy heel, or shrugging your shoulders.

Gastrocnemius · Bodyweight, Jump rope

The muscles listed are an editorial reference, not a measurement. Adjust the range and the load to what feels comfortable.

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