Looking for a way to work up a sweat from home?
Try out battle ropes.
They will fire up your whole body, for sure.
Not only do they look cool, but using them is actually really challenging, just askNaomi Campbell.
Experts in This Article
Brittany Bowman is a certified personal trainer and trainer at Dogpound Los Angeles.
Heather Marr is a certified model trainer based out of NYC.
Brittany Bowman is a certified personal trainer and trainer at Dogpound Los Angeles.
They can be purchased in varying lengths, widths, and materials to suit your needs, says Marr.
The options and variations for using battle ropes in your workout are endless.
Theyre great for working on your grip strength and, of course, your symmetry, says Marr.
It has extra long 10-inch handles for a comfortable grip even with sweaty palms.
This 50-inch length rope weighs 41 pounds and is two inches in diameter.
It is a durable three-strand twisted poly rope with heat shrink ends for a solid grip.
And it comes with a one-year warranty, says Marr.
This poly rope is 2.5 inches in width and has rubber handles.
These ropes are only 20-ft (usually they are 50-ft).
Brittany Bowman is a certified personal trainer and trainer at Dogpound Los Angeles.
They also dont require an anchor point so can be easily used anywhere, she says.
These ropes come in 2-inch or 1.5-inch.
The 2-inch ropes are heavier and add a challenge for those who can handle the heat!
Its tried-and-true, with a solid 4.5 stars out of over 7,000 reviews.
One reviewer said, I use battle ropes in my gym so Ive been missing them during Covid.
A great cardio workout, and now I dont have to go to the gym for it.
Youll want robes that can handle the elementslike this one from Rogue Fitness.
This is best for all weather.
Can be used inside or outside with their protective cover and no slip anchor point, says Bowman.
The Wave weighs only 3 pounds but can withstand over 600 pounds of torque.
Start with a smaller goal like 10 seconds of work 20 seconds of rest x 5.
Get comfortable using the ropes in a variety of moves and directions.
When youre using battle ropes, another way to challenge yourself is to adjust positions.
it’s possible for you to be kneeling, in a plank or even sitting.
Add movement such a squat, lunge or a jump- the sky is the limit, says Marr.
The closer you are to the anchor, the harder the exercise is going to be.
Standing further away from your anchor point will reduce the resistance.
If youre finding an exercise too difficult, then simply back up, says Marr.
The faster you go, the more intense and difficult the exercise will be.
If youre finding an exercise too difficult, slow down, says Marr.
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