Jump rope side-to-side

Muscles

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

Technique

1. Begin jumping rope with a standard basic skip.
2. On one rotation, jump with both feet together slightly to the right.
3. On the next jump, shift both feet together slightly to the left, alternating sides.

Form tips

1. Keep hops small and rhythmic.
2. Keep elbows close to the body.

Similar Exercises

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

Equipment

• Jumping rope