
Rope Climb
- Equipment
- Other
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Force
- Pull
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Type
- Strength
Also works: Biceps, Forearms, Middle Back, Shoulders
How to do the Rope Climb
- 1
Grab the rope with both hands above your head. Pull down on the rope as you take a small jump.
- 2
Wrap the rope around one leg, using your feet to pinch the rope. Reach up as high as possible with your arms, gripping the rope tightly.
- 3
Release the rope from your feet as you pull yourself up with your arms, bringing your knees towards your chest.
- 4
Resecure your feet on the rope, and then stand up to take another high hold on the rope. Continue until you reach the top of the rope.
- 5
To lower yourself, loosen the grip of your feet on the rope as you slide down using a hand over hand motion.
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