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Jump Rope

beginner Cardio

Classic cardiovascular exercise with high caloric expenditure.

Primary Muscles

Calves

Secondary Muscles

Core Shoulders Forearms

Instructions

Hold handles at hip level, jump with minimal height, land on balls of feet, rotate wrists not arms.

Common Mistakes

Jumping too high, landing flat-footed, stiff arm rotation.

Variations

  • Double Under
  • Alternating Foot Jump
  • Cross Body Jump