Battling Ropes Seated
Description
The battling ropes seated is a battle rope drill performed seated on the floor. The seated position eliminates any leg drive and forces the shoulders, arms, and core to do all the work. It is a brutal upper body cardio finisher.
Equipment Required
Battling Ropes Seated Instructions
- Set up battle ropes anchored to a sturdy point.
- Sit on the floor facing the anchor with knees slightly bent.
- Grip the rope ends with one in each hand.
- Brace your core hard and sit tall.
- Whip the ropes up and down rapidly.
- Make alternating waves with each arm.
- Keep the rhythm fast and aggressive.
- Continue the wave pattern through the time interval.
Battling Ropes Seated Form & Visual
Battling Ropes Seated Benefits
- Brutal upper body cardio
- Removes leg drive
- Trains shoulders and arms
- Strong conditioning effect
- Builds anaerobic capacity
- Useful HIIT finisher
Battling Ropes Seated Muscles Worked
- Anterior deltoid
- Biceps brachii
- Triceps brachii
- Core
Battling Ropes Seated Variations & Alternatives
- Standing Battle Ropes
- Battle Rope Slam
- Sledgehammer Slam
- Med Ball Slam
