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jump rope

jump rope exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: cardiovascular system. Equipment: rope.

jump rope exercise demonstration
Target muscle
cardiovascular system
Muscle group
calves
Body part
cardio
Equipment
rope

Secondary muscles

calves, quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes

How to perform

  1. Hold the handles of the jump rope with your hands, palms facing inward.
  2. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
  3. Swing the rope over your head and jump over it as it comes towards your feet.
  4. Land softly on the balls of your feet and repeat the jump as the rope comes around again.
  5. Continue jumping for the desired duration or number of repetitions.