Jump Rope, Alternating Legs

Jump Rope, Alternating Legs

Jumping rope is a complex movement that increases endurance and coordination while working most of the body's major muscle groups.

 
 

Instructions

How to perform a Jump Rope, Alternating Legs:

Stand with your feet approximately hip width apart and your arms down at your side, holding the jump rope behind you.
  • Stand with your feet approximately hip width apart and your arms down at your side, holding the jump rope behind you.

    Stand with your feet approximately hip width apart and your arms down at your side, holding the jump rope behind you.

  • Lift one leg slightly off the ground, so that you are standing on one leg.

    Lift one leg slightly off the ground, so that you are standing on one leg.

  • Rotate your wrist so that the jump rope comes over your head and body.

    Rotate your wrist so that the jump rope comes over your head and body.

  • When the jump rope approaches your foot, jump high enough off of your standing foot to jump over the rope.

    When the jump rope approaches your foot, jump high enough off of your standing foot to jump over the rope.

  • Land on the ground with the opposite foot of the one you jumped with.

    Land on the ground with the opposite foot of the one you jumped with.

  • Keep spinning the rope, jumping and alternating feet.

    Keep spinning the rope, jumping and alternating feet.

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