Rope Climb exercise animated demonstration

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Beginner

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Upper Back accessibility Back
Forearms Biceps Shoulders

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Rope

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

6.1

Force

push

Rope Climb is a beginner multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Upper Back in the Back region. Performed using rope, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Forearms and Biceps.

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1

Stand facing the rope with your feet shoulder-width apart.

2

Grab the rope with both hands, palms facing towards you.

3

Bend your knees slightly and engage your core.

4

Begin pulling yourself up the rope by alternating hand-over-hand movements.

5

Use your legs to assist in the upward movement.

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Continue climbing until you reach the desired height or the top of the rope.

7

To descend, reverse the hand-over-hand movement while controlling your descent.

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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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