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Jump Rope Side Swing Cross

AdvancedCardioTier T4

Aim: to build coordination and conditioning. Good for: Home cardio with a jump rope; Arm and wrist coordination; Conditioning intervals.

Targets: Hip
Muscles: Hamstrings, Gluteus Maximus, Gastrocnemius, Soleus
CardioCoordinationAdvanced jump rope

When to use

This is for experienced jump-rope users who want an arm-coordination cardio challenge. Use it in the main part of a session after a warm-up. The goal is to build coordination and conditioning.

Stop if

Stop if you feel sharp pain, dizziness or joint pain that does not ease.

  • Pain 6 out of 10 or more: choose an easier exercise.
  • Pain 8 out of 10 or more: stop and rest.

Equipment needed

  • Works at home
  • Works at the gym

Home Options

  • jump rope

Dosage

4

Sets

20 sec

Reps / Time

90 sec

Rest

controlled

Tempo

Step-by-Step Guide

Set up

  • Hold the rope handles at hip height with the rope ready.
  • Prepare the crossed-hands side swing and the through-jump.
  1. He stands with the rope held ready, both arms beginning to carry toward his left side.

    Step 1 of 5

    Hold the rope ready. Start carrying both arms toward your left side.

  2. His hands cross over his body as the rope swings to the side, the forearms crossing in the side plane.

    Step 2 of 5

    Cross your hands over your body as the rope swings to the side.

  3. His hands open back out as the rope arc opens down toward his feet, the rope coming around for the jump.

    Step 3 of 5

    Open your hands out again. Let the rope arc down toward your feet.

  4. He jumps through the rope as it passes beneath him, both feet leaving the floor under the arc.

    Step 4 of 5

    Jump through the rope with both feet as it passes beneath you.

  5. He stands with the rope held ready, both arms beginning to carry toward his left side.

    Step 5 of 5

    Return to the start. Hold the rope ready with your arms moving toward your left.

Form Cues

  • Keep your elbows close to your body
  • Swing the rope with your wrists
  • Open the hands before you jump
  • Land softly with bent knees

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Jumping before the hands open
  • Swinging with big arm circles
  • Tangling the rope
  • Landing with stiff legs

Safety Information

This is a high-impact jump drill. Clear a flat, non-slip floor with room for the rope to swing. Skip it if you have knee, ankle or balance problems. Try marching in place with the rope held still.

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