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Side to Side Jump Rope
Muscles involved
The beauty of the Side to Side Jump Rope exercise is how seamlessly it fits into different parts of your workout. Grab your jump rope at the start of your workout for an amazing dynamic warmup that raises your heart rate and readies your body for action. Alternatively, place it at the very end of your routine as an intense cardio finisher to push your endurance limits. Either way, this lateral jumping pattern targets your quads, glutes, and calves, giving you better agility, coordination, and overall stamina.
How to do it
1. Hold the rope and begin jumping sideways, then to the other side. 2. Keep your torso stable and abdomen active to control the direction of the jump. 3. Maintain a constant rhythm in your wrist rotations. 4. Continue alternating sides without losing the smoothness of the movement.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Jump with both feet at the same time. - Maintain a constant rhythm with the rope. - Control the direction of the jump.
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