Exercise technique

battling ropes

Battling ropes is a dynamic exercise that targets the deltoids while also engaging the forearms and core. It involves making rapid, alternating waves with heavy ropes, providing both a strength and cardiovascular challenge.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
  2. Hold one end of the rope in each hand, with your palms facing each other.
  3. Raise your arms to shoulder height, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
  4. Begin making alternating waves with the ropes by rapidly raising and lowering each arm.
  5. Continue for the desired duration or number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Forearms, Core.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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