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Rope Climb

Intermediate
Rope Climb animated demonstration
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How to Do It

  1. Stand facing the rope with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Grab the rope with both hands, palms facing towards you.
  3. Bend your knees slightly and engage your core.
  4. Begin pulling yourself up the rope by alternating hand-over-hand movements.
  5. Use your legs to assist in the upward movement.
  6. Continue climbing until you reach the desired height or the top of the rope.
  7. To descend, reverse the hand-over-hand movement while controlling your descent.
  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Prescription

3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval60-90 sec

Body Part

Back

Equipment

Rope

Muscles Worked

PrimaryUpper Back
Secondary
ForearmsBicepsShoulders