Bring the handles together and point the top towards your chest.
Double under jump rope length.
The optimum length for double unders is 6 to 10 over your head.
Bonus double under jump rope tip.
Double under single under intervals for 10 minutes.
You have to set a goal number for each double under minute.
Choose a rope that s your height plus 3 feet 0 91 m feet.
Make sure that your hands are in a proper position by your sides and slightly in front of your hips as opposed to spread out.
For more accomplished jumpers the cable should clear between 6 to 10 over your head at its apex.
The second minute you do double unders.
We recommend sizing your rope by the clearance over your head.
So you ve just gotten a new speed rope and want to size it properly.
You alternate single unders and double unders every minute giving you 5 rounds of single unders and 5 rounds of double unders.
Length and weight are important factors in jumping rope successfully.
It can be 20 30 40 whatever you will be comfortable with.
Ideal length is 6 12 inches 5ft 1ft between the jumper s head and the rope as it passes over.
When standing on the center of the rope the handles should come up just below your armpits.
This can be determined by jumping in front of a mirror or having someone watch while you jump.
Sure knocking out 100 unbroken might not be feasible with a heavier jump rope but practicing with a heavy rope will make spinning a speed rope even easier down the line.
The perfect length is anywhere between 12 24 inches 1ft 2ft between the jumper s head and the rope as it passes over.
Step on the rope with one foot bring your feet together and pull the rope taught.
It doesn t matter if you use a lighter or heavier weight.
To get the rope length just right for double unders we recommend rope lengths as determined by the clearance of the rope over your head when jumping.
The proper length for double unders is determined by your ability level.
On the first minute you do single unders at an easy pace.
In this video i ll explain some tips to size your speed rope so you can use it in.
My suggestion for fitness workouts and double unders would be to size the jump rope so that it is traveling over the head by 6 10.
How to check your jump rope size.
Take your height and add 3 feet 92cm.
A heavier rope 4 5 ounces will also help you develop your double under muscles.