Jumping ropes for abs???

[mol3000]

i heard jumping rope is good for abs from more than one person. Is this true or myth???? and if true how does jumping rope work abs.... i really dont understand that one

 

[wakefib]

the abs work as a stabilizer.

 

[bignate73]

with so much rebounding and leg movement, as was said, your abs act as a stabilizer. think outside the box on this one as a movement and not strictly isolation.

 

[alex2678]

Rope jumping is one of the best exercises for overall conditioning and abs. 4 pound weighted jump rope drills are intense. And there's so many variations you can do with regards to foot placements. A lot better than using an elliptical machine I think.

 

[Eaglesguy]

i heard jumping rope is good for abs from more than one person. Is this true or myth???? and if true how does jumping rope work abs.... i really dont understand that one

Jumping rope is very effective as a form of HIIT. The more fat you lose, the more you will be able to see your abs.

 

[bignate73]

Rope jumping is one of the best exercises for overall conditioning and abs. 4 pound weighted jump rope drills are intense. And there's so many variations you can do with regards to foot placements. A lot better than using an elliptical machine I think.

WWWWWAAAAAAYYYY better than the eliptical! :

 

[mol3000]

MAN THATS A SURPRISE... well right now im broke and cant afford a rope so im jumping up and down acting like im skipping rope... i figure its the same thing. Is there any certain ways i can do it to help me more????

 

[bignate73]

when you can get a rope, get one. Its way different than just jumping up and down. your upper body stays tight a bit too when swinging the rope. then when you get to doing footwork, you'll be really breathing!

my rope is pretty cheap. its one of the beaded ropes. i think it was like 10 bucks or so. best cardio equipment I have. I like to do jump rope sprints (relatively speaking) to where you are running a certain distance (its not that far) as fast as you can.

 

[Protobuilder]

right now im broke and cant afford a rope so im jumping up and down acting like im skipping rope

Holy shit, bro. That's dedicated. Just don't do it in public. LoL

 

[bignate73]

Holy shit, bro. That's dedicated. Just don't do it in public. LoL

unless you are at a rave. heheheh.

 

[nelmsjer]

The BEST jump rope I own was $3.88 at Wal-Mart. Rubberish rope with nice handles that have the bearings in them for smooth action. I know you said you're broke, but think about that before (IF) you spend any money on snacks, sodas, games, etc.

 

[MikeMartial]

The BEST jump rope I own was $3.88 at Wal-Mart. Rubberish rope with nice handles that have the bearings in them for smooth action. I know you said you're broke, but think about that before (IF) you spend any money on snacks, sodas, games, etc.

^^what he said.

Regardless where you buy it, make sure it's a speed rope (ball bearings) and for christ's sake make sure it's the proper length. There's nothing quite like watching someone try to skip with a rope that's too damn short.

 

[dce2956]

This might be a stupid question, but is there a way to jump rope without killing your calves. I've decided i like jumping rope, but i don't like having totally sore calves for the rest of the week. Also, you guys mentioned different footwork that can make it more intense? anyone care to elaborate??

 

[mol3000]

also how long should you jump for to be SUPER EFFECTIVE?????

 

[bignate73]

standing on the rope with your feet together you should be able to pull the handles up to next to your chest (stretched out).

 

[al420]

I like the rope a little longer....... I jump rope for 15-30 minutes almost daily and enjoy doing cross-overs so the longer rope makes it a tad easier to keep timing.

 

[Steve The Bluesman]

I always get the craziest arm and shoulder pumps from jumping rope. I try to go 5 three-minute rounds after every workout.

Beats the hell out of my knees though. I need to find something softer than my driveway to do it on.


Bluesman

 

[MikeMartial]

Beats the hell out of my knees though. I need to find something softer than my driveway to do it on.

Bluesman

Use an anti-fatigue mat to jump on. I have two in my garage near my workbench. I grab one, throw it in the middle of the floor, and start skipping. Bought it at Costco.

 

[al420]

I would recommend jumping rope barefoot and staying on your toes. You will build up a tolerance quicker to calf and knee issues.

 

[TheOak84]

anything where your body must fight to keep the same center of gravity as you lift and move weights around is good for your abs.