Jump Roping @#$@#%

[FastFreddy]

Originally Posted by pvaudio

The rule of thumb is that if you step on the rope and hold the handles together, they should reach to your armpit. There is no way you could jump while standing upright or not jumping and tucking.

Never heard of that rule. I just found that length worked for me. Remember hockey players always keep their knees bend and I do bend a little but not that much. I have not jumped since 2000. Dam armpit height that would be way to long for me to control. I jumped rope for twenty years so I got pretty good at making my own rope, length and style. I jump like boxers do but my rope is way to short to ever cross it. My rope rpm was at 120-130 if I remember right.

[Andyroddickfan]

Originally Posted by FastFreddy

Never heard of that rule. I just found that length worked for me. Remember hockey players always keep their knees bend and I do bend a little but not that much. I have not jumped since 2000. Dam armpit height that would be way to long for me to control. I jumped rope for twenty years so I got pretty good at making my own rope, length and style. I jump like boxers do but my rope is way to short to ever cross it. My rope rpm was at 120-130 if I remember right.

That would be super awkward. Rope is way too short. You must have long legs... For it to even remotely be possible.

[FastFreddy]

Originally Posted by Andyroddickfan

That would be super awkward. Rope is way too short. You must have long legs... For it to even remotely be possible.

Nope, It worked 20 years for me Iam 5'10 3/4 with a 32 inseam with long arms.

[pvaudio]

Originally Posted by FastFreddy

Never heard of that rule. I just found that length worked for me. Remember hockey players always keep their knees bend and I do bend a little but not that much. I have not jumped since 2000. Dam armpit height that would be way to long for me to control. I jumped rope for twenty years so I got pretty good at making my own rope, length and style. I jump like boxers do but my rope is way to short to ever cross it. My rope rpm was at 120-130 if I remember right.

I'm 5'10 or so, and that equates to a rope slightly shorter than the standard 9ft speed rope. At the same time, I've been doing this for a while so I don't need that same amount of clearance. Regardless, having it 3feet shorter (18" from hip to armpit on both sides) would be impossible. You need this length to get a proper turning. As I was a boxer, I obviously jump like boxers do, and there's no way anything shorter could be used for a boxing rope workout.

http://sealgrinderpt.com/crossfittra...ump-rope.html/

How to Size a Jump Rope Tip #1 Take jump rope in either hand and step on the center of the rope with both feet together.

How to Size a Jump Rope Tip #2 Pull the jump rope handles up and towards your arm pits.

How to Size a Jump Rope Tip #3 – The edge of the jump rope should come up to the base of your arm pits. If the handles dont reach your arm pits you need a longer rope. If the handles are up by your shoulders – you need a shorter rope.

http://www.jumprope.com/choosing_rope.php

To determine the exact length for an individual, stand on the center of the cord.

The handle tips should reach your armpits. When you jump over the rope, the rope should just brush the floor beneath your feet. If the cord doesn't touch the floor, the rope is too short. If the cord hits the floor in front of your feet, the rope is too long and should be shortened. More advanced users will usually need a shorter rope than those indicated on the chart.

[onehandbh]

Originally Posted by pvaudio

As I was a boxer, I obviously jump like boxers do, and there's no way anything shorter could be used for a boxing rope workout.

I'd like to learn how to jump rope using a boxer's footwork patterns. Do you
know of any videos that show you how to do it? I think it might be called
the boxer's step, but I couldn't find a tutorial on it. Don't really know how
to describe it, there is some sort of stepping pattern that is repeated.

[pvaudio]

I have not heard of any named jump rope pattern in any gym. It's simply building the rhythm and lightness that matters. I googled what you mentioned, and indeed this is my basic single jump:



http://www.exrx.net/Aerobic/Exercise...ateralHop.html

Honestly, just start with a single jump and get that down. Once you can do that, get running in place down (single foot per turn). Once you can do both of those, watch some boxing videos for random things they do and try to copy them. That's exactly how I was taught way back when (at least to me, 9 years is a long time ).

[FastFreddy]

Originally Posted by pvaudio

I'm 5'10 or so, and that equates to a rope slightly shorter than the standard 9ft speed rope. At the same time, I've been doing this for a while so I don't need that same amount of clearance. Regardless, having it 3feet shorter (18" from hip to armpit on both sides) would be impossible. You need this length to get a proper turning. As I was a boxer, I obviously jump like boxers do, and there's no way anything shorter could be used for a boxing rope workout.

http://sealgrinderpt.com/crossfittra...ump-rope.html/



http://www.jumprope.com/choosing_rope.php

Dude, I don't know what to tell u only that my rope length worked for me for 20 years. Over that time I made adjustments until I got the perfect length for me. I was able jump for 1hr straight without missing the rope. Most times I might hit the rope 2-3 times in an hour if I mess up. I done 2hrs 2 mins only hitting the rope like twice. First off crossfit is a joke. the 2nd link said advanced users will usually need a shorter rope than those indicated on the chart.

The size chart and the individual method are general...optimum rope length ideally depends on how high you hold your arms as you turn the rope with your wrist, thus check where it hits the floor and make any minor adjustments.

[pvaudio]

Originally Posted by FastFreddy

Dude, I don't know what to tell u only that my rope length worked for me for 20 years. Over that time I made adjustments until I got the perfect length for me. I was able jump for 1hr straight without missing the rope. Most times I might hit the rope 2-3 times in an hour if I mess up. I done 2hrs 2 mins only hitting the rope like twice. First off crossfit is a joke. the 2nd link said advanced users will usually need a shorter rope than those indicated on the chart.

The size chart and the individual method are general...optimum rope length ideally depends on how high you hold your arms as you turn the rope with your wrist, thus check where it hits the floor and make any minor adjustments.

The reason more advanced users need a shorter rope is because you're less likely to hold your arms higher, so you need a rope that turns more quickly based on your faster rhythm. That shorter rope is by about a foot, tops. I'm just unable to imagine jumping rope with something that has to be about 5-6ft long since we're exactly the same height.

[FastFreddy]

Originally Posted by pvaudio

The reason more advanced users need a shorter rope is because you're less likely to hold your arms higher, so you need a rope that turns more quickly based on your faster rhythm. That shorter rope is by about a foot, tops. I'm just unable to imagine jumping rope with something that has to be about 5-6ft long since we're exactly the same height.

Don't know what else to tell u.

[Roforot]

Originally Posted by pvaudio

Honestly, just start with a single jump and get that down. Once you can do that, get running in place down (single foot per turn). Once you can do both of those, watch some boxing videos for random things they do and try to copy them. That's exactly how I was taught way back when (at least to me, 9 years is a long time ).

This sounds simple but it is very good and true advice. I've managed to become comfortable w/ single jumps whereas previously I was double hopping between swings.

Someone was watching me and gave me a tip recently; they said I was jumping higher than I needed to clear the rope! So now I'm working on lowering the hop and notice that it's a lot less stress on the calves. Hopefully once I get this timing down I'll be able to start working one one foot jumproping and then jogging in place...

I also started jump roping hoping to improve my split steps; as I'm lowering my hops w/ the rope, I wonder if the split steps should be lower to the ground?

[pvaudio]

Indeed, jumping lower will help you miss less often. Why? It's easier to get a consistent rhythm when you jump just enough to clear the rope.

Your split step indeed should not take you much into the air.

[Relinquis]

how do you learn proper rope jumping technique?