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Jump Rope

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Full BodyCardioBeginner Difficulty 1 out of 5Jump Rope~13 kcal/min

Secondary muscles: Calves, Shoulders

How to perform it

  1. 1Hold the handles at hip height with elbows close to your sides.
  2. 2Turn the rope using your wrists, not your whole arms.
  3. 3Jump just high enough to clear the rope, landing softly on the balls of your feet.

Form tips

  • Start with 30-second intervals and build up as coordination improves

Common mistakes

  • Jumping far too high
  • Turning the rope with the shoulders

Variations

  • Double Unders
  • Single-Leg Skips
  • High Knees Skipping

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