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Calves · Intermediate

Side to Side Jump Rope

Jump-rope conditioning variation alternating small lateral hops on each rope pass.

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Exercise overview

Training details

CalvesShouldersForearms

Equipment

Jump Rope

Sets × time

3 × 30 sec

Rest

30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand with your feet together, holding the rope behind you.
  2. 02Swing the rope over your head and jump to the side as the rope comes down.
  3. 03Land softly and immediately jump back to the other side, continuing the side-to-side motion.
  4. 04Keep your knees slightly bent and your core engaged throughout.
  5. 05Complete the prescribed repetitions while maintaining the same alignment and control.

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