High Jump Rope Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Calves
- Equipment
- Rope
- Body Part
- Cardio
- Primary Muscle
- Calves
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Glutes, Quads
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- cardio
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 9
- Alternate Names
- Jump Rope High, Vertical Jump Rope
How to: High Jump Rope
- Stand with feet hip-width apart and hold the rope handles at your sides.
- Swing the rope over your head and jump when it reaches your feet.
- Land softly on the balls of your feet and immediately prepare for the next jump.
- Continue jumping at a steady pace, maintaining control of the rope.
Common Mistakes
- Jumping too high, losing control of the rope.
- Letting the rope hit the ground too often.
- Not engaging the core during the exercise.
Modifications
- Use a lighter rope to reduce effort.
- Perform lower jumps for less impact.
Tips
- Maintain an upright posture while jumping.
- Keep your elbows close to your body to control the rope.
- Jump on the balls of your feet to absorb impact.
High Jump Rope Alternatives
Tags
cardio
jump rope
calves
plyometrics
fitness
aerobic