Battling Ropes Alternate Arms Squat
Description
The battling ropes alternate arms squat combines battle rope waves with an isometric squat hold. The lifter holds a low squat while alternating arm waves with the ropes. The combo is a brutal full body conditioning move that hits the legs, shoulders, and core.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Battling Ropes Alternate Arms Squat Instructions
- Anchor battle ropes to a sturdy point.
- Grip one rope end in each hand.
- Step back to take some slack out of the ropes.
- Drop into a parallel squat and hold it.
- Brace your core and keep the chest tall.
- Begin alternating arm waves driving the ropes up and down.
- Maintain the squat hold for the duration.
- Continue the alternating waves at speed.
Battling Ropes Alternate Arms Squat Form & Visual
Battling Ropes Alternate Arms Squat Benefits
- Brutal full body finisher
- Builds shoulder endurance
- Trains cardio capacity
- Builds leg endurance
- Strong conditioning move
- Builds core stability
Battling Ropes Alternate Arms Squat Muscles Worked
- Anterior deltoid
- Quadriceps
- Forearms
- Core
Battling Ropes Alternate Arms Squat Variations & Alternatives
- Battle Rope Waves
- Battle Rope Slams
- Squat Hold
- Goblet Squat Hold
