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Cardio
Rope Jumps
Basic Bounce
A rhythmic skipping exercise using a jump rope to train coordination and cardiovascular work capacity.
Level
Intermediate
Equipment
Jump Rope
Focus
Calves · Quads · Forearms · Core
Exercise Demonstration
Visual demo
Demonstration videos focus on movement quality. Use the cues below for additional guidance.
Key Cues
Do it well.
01
Keep the elbows close to the body.
02
Turn the rope mainly through the wrists.
03
Jump only high enough to clear the rope.
04
Land softly with the knees relaxed.
Common Mistakes
Watch for this.
01
Using large arm circles.
02
Jumping unnecessarily high.
03
Landing with stiff knees.
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