Rope Climb

Rope Climb

Upper Body & Grip

WHAT IS IT

The rope climb is a total upper body pulling exercise that builds elite grip strength, lat strength, and bicep endurance. It's both a test of strength and technique — good footwork can save your arms significantly.

HOW TO DO IT CORRECTLY

  1. 1Jump and grab the rope as high as possible, pulling your feet up.
  2. 2Wrap the rope around one foot and step on it with the other to create a foot lock.
  3. 3Stand on the foot lock to relieve arm fatigue and reach higher.
  4. 4Continue alternating hand-over-hand pulls with foot-lock rests.
  5. 5Descend with control using both hands — never slide down quickly.

MUSCLES WORKED

BackLatsBicepsGripAbs

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