Skip Jump Rope Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Calves
- Equipment
- Rope
- Body Part
- Cardio
- Primary Muscle
- Calves
- Secondary Muscles
- Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Core, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- cardio
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 8
- Alternate Names
- Jump Rope Skipping
How to: Skip Jump Rope
- Hold the jump rope handles in each hand with the rope behind you.
- Start swinging the rope over your head and jump when it approaches your feet.
- Keep your knees slightly bent while jumping and land softly.
Common Mistakes
- Jumping too high, which can increase the risk of injury.
- Swinging the rope wide instead of keeping it close to the body.
- Not using sufficient wrist action to swing the rope.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise without the rope for lower impact.
- Skip at a slower pace to reduce intensity.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your sides while swinging the rope.
- Jump lightly on the balls of your feet to reduce impact.
- Maintain an upright posture throughout the exercise.
Skip Jump Rope Alternatives
Tags
cardio
aerobic
calves
coordination
fitness
fun