Demo & instructions
Jump Rope Double Under
Also known as: Double Unders, Double Under, DUs
Instructions
A rope jump where the rope passes under your feet twice on every hop. It demands sharp timing and a fast wrist flick, and it pushes your heart rate up far faster than ordinary skipping.
- Movement
- Locomotion
- Type
- Compound
- Level
- Advanced
- Typical range
- 15 sec – 2 min
Setup
- 1Use a light, fast rope sized so the handles reach roughly your lower chest when you stand on its middle.
- 2Stand on a firm, level surface with plenty of clear space overhead.
- 3Hold the handles loosely near your hips, elbows close to your sides, rope behind your heels.
Execution
- 1Start with a few relaxed single jumps to find your rhythm.
- 2Jump a little higher than usual, staying tall with your legs nearly straight.
Target
Equipment
Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
Conditioning
