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gif_boxJump Rope
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RopeCategory
cardio
Mechanic
compound
Cal/min
9.8
Force
push
Jump Rope is a beginner multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Cardiovascular System in the Cardio region. Performed using rope, it falls under the cardio category. Secondary muscles engaged include Calves and Quadriceps.
list_alt Step-by-Step Instructions
Hold the handles of the jump rope with your hands, palms facing inward.
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
Swing the rope over your head and jump over it as it comes towards your feet.
Land softly on the balls of your feet and repeat the jump as the rope comes around again.
Continue jumping for the desired duration or number of repetitions.
warning Common Mistakes
Losing tension in the core or lower back partway through the movement — because Jump Rope loads multiple joints at once, a small breakdown in bracing at the hips or spine compounds through the whole chain.
Locking out too fast or letting the elbows drift outward under load — controlling the eccentric (lowering) phase is where most of the muscle-building stimulus happens.
Skipping a warm-up set at lighter load/intensity — even "beginner" exercises benefit from a rehearsal set to groove the movement pattern before working sets.
person Who Should Do This Exercise
Jump Rope is classified as a Beginner cardio exercise, so beginners and anyone new to training Cardio can perform this exercise safely with light load or bodyweight while learning the movement pattern. It fits well in programs focused on cardio training and pairs naturally with other Cardio movements in a balanced routine.
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