STOP Sizing Your Jump Rope Like This | Learn from a PRO!

Jump rope sizing got you confused? I got you covered! In this video I show you the exact steps to get your jump rope to the perfect size FOR YOU.
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[raynbow]

Yet again I'm glad I found your videos. I'm just starting out but I went with the other sizing method, was way too big. This already works better for me 👍 Thanks again Kyle

[joeyv]

I always thought my rope was too short...who knew?!? Shortened my rope today and am now re-learning how to jump. Thank you 👍

[thefitnessfactory]

This is a very interesting subject I’ll be following in the chat!
I do love your jumping style; fast, slick, low hands, imparting the rope rotation almost entirely from the wrists.
I’m a 60-year old health coach, fitness club owner, PT, ultra open water swimmer, ex-IronMan triathlete, and I fell in love with jump roping during Covid lockdown #1; as I couldn’t train at work, got a few ropes and started jumping.
Two years later I’ve got to the point where I’m not embarrassed by constant trip-ups, and teach all my PT and triathlete clients to jump also.
I started immediately with a Crossrope “get lean” set.
Being tall (6’4”) the Crossrope website suggested the XL - 9’6” ropes; they come up to my armpits and way too long you’d argue.
I’m in two minds on this - looking at the way The Jump Rope Dudes both jump rope, it’s clear they also use long ropes.
Having said that, I’ve put a knot in my green 1/4 lbs Crossrope, making it a good deal shorter, but it’s harder with the white 1/2lbs Crossrope rope, and impossible with my newest 1lbs grey Crossrope, all 9’6”.
Rush Athletics is also a wonderful jump roper whose style I admire; fast, athletic and slick, though his hands are much higher than yours and he uses a lot more biceps/triceps.
Rushi jumps with ultra long ropes and his style is elegantly effortless like you, just different.
He jumps like Floyd Mayweather, one of several boxers (like Brian Viloria) who use very long ropes.
None of them jump with poor form, just different.
Looking at the archives of boxers jump roping (they all do, no surprises there!) there’s a good mix; some use shorter ropes and some have really long ones.
I think personally I’m gradually shifting to shorter and shorter ropes, but won’t ever go as short as yours; maybe it’s also a question of the relative length of my arms, legs and torso?
I think the question remains open! I agree most ropes are too long.
I really wish I’d bought size “L” Crossropes ie 9-foot, but they can’t be cut or altered, for me that’s a drawback, and I believe the Crossrope website makes people buy ropes that are intrinsically too long…
That’s why I do 90% of my skipping with Rush Athletics “Money” speed ropes and - when I want a bigger strength workout, their 400g “Legacy” weighted ropes - all fully customisable.
Either way, you’re an amazing jump roping coach and I love your videos, so thanks!

[Hokit]

Excellent advice 2:17 to 5:25 - thank you very much! Love it when something's explained perfectly; clear, logical and demonstrations given.

[vikkiyates]

Omg..You are so right!! I’m day 16 of JumpRope practice. I shorted my rope today and my practice really improved!!! ThankYou ❤

[MiauMichigan]

Thank you!!! I'm glad I saw this video because I was using a longer rope as all other videos recommend but it felt uncomfortable. I'm a complete beginner so I'll change the length before it becomes a bad habit.

[barbaralast]

Thank you so much very informative. Especially as a beginner I was def doing things wrong and it was causing issues. Now, I should do better! 😊

[shawndidstuffbeforehehadki]

This is a really good conversation to have for jump ropers. My guess is the reason most people use the underarm length ratio is because it's easy to teach and remember for those starting out. I've been jumping rope in my workout routines for over 15 years now and I've found that 90% of the time my tripping up has to do with my wrists, elbows, hand placement, upper body form, etc.; rarely is it something to do with my feet or jumping.

At 6'2", I've shortened my rope to about 8'8" from 9'0" over the last few years and that required a significant adjustment in my technique. Even a slight change in rope size, e.g. 2", can severely impact your technique--and especially tricks, such as crossovers! Two extreme examples of rope lengths and their usage are Buddy Lee and Floyd Mayweather Jr: 2 totally different techniques, outcomes, uses, training styles, etc., but both still amazing jump ropers!

[lucyben]

Absolutely agree. Done this for years without knowing this was the way to go. It just felt more comfortable. Use the knot method when working out in a circuit with others. Great video. Many thanks.

[christopherpendry]

Great content as always! More workouts channel on YouTube!! Oh, BTW can you do a video on the arm to I beliee it's a 360 that I see you doing when you are getting after it? Thanks-CP

[Saru-tgoq]

I am glad to watch this video.. thank you 💐💐💐

[lanyijin]

Wow thanks ! That’s why I was struggling with my rope !!

[spacemunky]

thanks for this... im like 5'4 and have generally only used ropes laying around in the gym. so they havee always been too long and iv have high arma like you described. which i didnt realiae until watching this. i was looking on the tube at all the other methods and ur stuck out to not do that so i was curious. and u made a very valid point with a great example so i will try this out as i just bought my first rope.

[Kevinmoss]

Glad I looked into this immediately. After realizing I suck at jump ropes

[archieprovan]

A skipping backflip? Respect. It's really quite incredible what people can do when they dedicate themselves to something! Thank you for the explanations.

[leadsiner]

True. I used to think longer rope is safer because it opens up a bigger loop therefore less tripping. I was wrong. Form is everything. Thks!

[T-bit]

Great video with great explanation. My friend had a rope specially measured and cut for her. Not a problem but she did pay something like £30 for this (not including the price of the speed rope!).

[zazzlezzz]

I'm one of the people who took the advice for a chest size jump rope and that's how I'm used it now. But reading the comments from people below, sounds like it's time to grab the scissors. Thank you for the great tips and clear explanation

[barbaralast]

Thank you all of this was def my problem...😊

[moonsting]

@toriboggsjumprope is 🔥 glad you mentioned her and gave her cred 👏
And Yes! you both are correct re: rope & technique 💯