Jump Rope | Anatomical Analysis + Active Muscles

Jumping Rope Exercise Benefits

Jumping rope can increase the elasticity and resiliency of lower-leg muscles, leading to a reduced risk of lower-leg injuries.

Jumping rope regularly strengthens the calf muscles and improves the elasticity of the surrounding tendons and fascia.

Muscles used in Jump Rope:
The gastrocnemius fibers contract almost isometrically while the fascial collagenous elements lengthen and shorten like an elastic yo-yo spring (especially the Achilles tendon).

Stand in the middle of the rope with one foot.
Pull the handles straight up making sure the rope is taut.

For beginners, the top of the handles should reach close to the shoulder as we can see at the end of this video.

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[samsonlawal]

Jump rope is easily the best form of Cardio. It's easy and convenient and there are so many tricks you can incorporate into jumping rope.

[miroslavcernin]

Doing it without rope is best heat up workout before all-day biking for me.

[BlazingTyphlosion]

It's also really good for the condition.

[yashartha]

Jump rope is a full body exercise not only leg exercise...

[peterplot]

no, that can't be right. shoulder muscles get worked, also abdominal of course, forearm and some in your back. even if you move out of your wrist, doesn't matter. you really feel it

[MA-zocm]

SubhanAllah. He is the best engineer. While in all our arrogance we can’t create a “simple” fly.

[Matt-dero]

That was EXACTLY what I was looking for!

[JoelAping-uyyc]

Always give thanks to the Lord all what you have

[maryanndelarosa]

I did jumping rope for about 4 days already, and it’s work for me.I lose 2kg then my arms and stomach getting smalller

[sblazzing]

Can you comment on the involvement of the muscles in the feet? I’d like to know more! Thank you for the great video!

[eddiewtong]

This video is only for healthy people. If your knees and ankles are problematic, don't jump rope.

[richardjones]

Top of the rope EXCLUDING handles should reach up to the armpit for beginners.
Please don't mention measuring using the handles as each handles are different between rope designs.

[AK-oxmv]

If your overweight, don't do jump rope to decrease weight, it will put a lot of pressure on your back.
If you do, start small and warm up well before

[gamethystdast]

So jumping rope builds your quads right?

[OeM]

Very nice, you earned a new subscriber!

[nirajmazumdar]

Intense jump rope build muscle in calf so strong

[rawgov]

What about upper body and hands and wrists?

[naveendahiya]

Please make anatomical video on sprinting

[daviddumoor]

Rockin' the GASTROC!! cheers coach

[traceler]

So shoulders and forearms muscles are not involved?