Bodyweight Skipping (male)

Bodyweight Skipping demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Begin by standing erect with a skipping rope in each hand, hands resting on your sides
  • 2Jump off the ground, simultaneously swing the skipping rope over your head and beneath your feet
  • 3Land gently on the balls of your feet and immediately jump again
  • 4Ensure that your jumps are not too high; keep them low and quick for increased speed and efficiency
  • 5Continue skipping for your desired number of repetitions or duration

Tips:

  • Keep your elbows by your side and use your wrists, not your arms to rotate the rope
  • Aim for a soft knee landing, not locked to absorb any shock
  • Maintaining a good posture is crucial; do not hunch
  • Start with a speed that you're comfortable with before advancing to quicker speeds

Bodyweight Skipping Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs