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Jump rope

VeryWellFit: "Using a jump rope gives you a simple way to condition the muscles used for plyometrics as well as get you comfortable with the coordination required for more powerful plyometric bounding. This simple move gets you in shape for more intensity down the road." [ID: jump_rope]

Instructions

First time: Try 10 seconds of jump rope

Advice from the video above:

  1. Jump low to the ground
  2. Arms at 90 degrees
  3. Align hips, shoulder, knees
  4. Core engaged
  5. Head straight
  6. Find a rhythm
  7. Jump!

Jump rope advice from VeryWellFit: "Jump 30–60 seconds at a time, take a short break, and repeat 3-5 times."

Little help

Video: great jump rope advice here, "How To Jump Rope" by Well+Good, www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3zgHI8QnqE

Article: "Plyometric Jump Training Exercises" by VeryWellFit, www.verywellfit.com/plyometric-jump-training-3120003

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