Rope Climb

Rope Climb — Start position
Start position
Rope Climb — End position
End position
Region
Shoulder & Scapula
Equipment
Other
Category
Strength
Level
Intermediate
Mechanic
compound
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • lats
  • biceps
  • forearms
  • middle back
  • shoulders

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Grab the rope with both hands above your head. Pull down on the rope as you take a small jump.

  2. Wrap the rope around one leg, using your feet to pinch the rope. Reach up as high as possible with your arms, gripping the rope tightly.

  3. Release the rope from your feet as you pull yourself up with your arms, bringing your knees towards your chest.

  4. Resecure your feet on the rope, and then stand up to take another high hold on the rope. Continue until you reach the top of the rope.

  5. To lower yourself, loosen the grip of your feet on the rope as you slide down using a hand over hand motion.

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