Benefits of Jumping Rope
Jumping rope is a lost art. As coaches we tend to focus on the Olympic lifts, on mobility drills, on having the right drills to build acceleration/deceleration, maximum velocity training, sport-specific agility,...
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Jumping Rope: Moving Side to Side
We have talked about the huge value that a simple jump rope adds to an athlete’s strength and conditioning program. Like any other exercise program, it’s important to be able to provide...
Sample Warm Up #1: Jump Ropes and Kettlebells
As we talked about in an earlier post, the general warm up is important for preparing the body for work and for preventing injury. This is done by increasing the heart rate,...
Warm Ups are Important for Athletes
Most athletic strength and conditioning sessions are going to center around variations of the Olympic lifts, variations of squats, hip hinges, presses, and rows. Clearly there is more than just strength/power to...
The Jump Rope Needs to be in Your Toolbox!
The jump rope is an incredibly versatile tool for an athlete’s strength and conditioning program. There are several things that it does really well. First, it’s a great tool for the foot,...