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Technique

  1. Begin with a basic skip rope rhythm.
  2. On one jump, cross one leg in front of the other at the shins before landing.
  3. On the following jump, uncross your legs or switch which leg is in front.

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Form tips

  • Maintain a consistent jump height and rope rhythm.
  • Keep your torso upright and gaze forward.

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Muscles

Strength

Secondary

  • Legs

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Equipment

Jumping rope
Jumping rope

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