Jump rope basic skip

Muscles

• Gastrocnemius
• Soleus
• Flexor digitorum brevis
• Flexor digitorum longus
• Flexor hallucis longus
• Flexor hallucis brevis

Technique

1. Swing the rope forward from behind your back over your head and jump over it as it reaches your feet.
2. Maintain a steady, repetitive pace with both feet jumping together.

Form tips

1. Jump on the balls of your feet with a slight bend in the knees.

Similar Exercises

• Jump rope side-to-side
• Jump rope front-to-back
• Jump rope backwards
• Jump rope high knees
• Jump rope butt kicks

Equipment

• Jumping rope