Battling Ropes

A dynamic upper-body exercise using heavy ropes moved in rapid alternating waves to build shoulder strength and muscular endurance.

Instructions

1. For this exercise you will need a heavy rope anchored at its center 15-20 feet away. Standing in front of the rope, take an end in each hand with your arms extended at your side. This will be your starting position.
2. Initiate the movement by rapidly raising one arm to shoulder level as quickly as you can.
3. As you let that arm drop to the starting position, raise the opposite side.
4. Continue alternating your left and right arms, whipping the ropes up and down as fast as you can.

Tips

• Maintain a stable stance with feet shoulder-width apart and slightly bent knees.
• Generate power from your shoulders rather than using excessive arm movement.
• Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise for stability and power.
• Start with shorter duration intervals if new to the exercise and build endurance over time.
• This is an excellent conditioning exercise that builds muscular endurance and explosive power.