Rope Climb
Back · Rope · Beginner
How to do it
- Stand facing the rope with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grab the rope with both hands, palms facing towards you.
- Bend your knees slightly and engage your core.
- Begin pulling yourself up the rope by alternating hand-over-hand movements.
- Use your legs to assist in the upward movement.
- Continue climbing until you reach the desired height or the top of the rope.
- To descend, reverse the hand-over-hand movement while controlling your descent.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary: Upper Back
Secondary: Forearms, Biceps, Shoulders
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