cardio
Battle ropes
Full-body conditioning and power.
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How to do it
- Hold one rope end in each hand and stand in a quarter squat.
- Brace your core and keep a slight bend in your knees.
- Rip the ropes up and down in fast waves from your hips.
- Keep the waves going for short hard intervals.
Beginner tips
- Brace your core and drive the waves from your hips.
- Keep a steady, fast rhythm the whole interval.
- Start with short bouts and build up the time.
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