Battling Ropes Side to Side Arms

Battling Ropes Side To Side Arms

Description

The battling ropes side to side arms moves both arms together in a side to side pattern. The motion conditions the heart and lungs while training shoulder and core endurance.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Battling Ropes Side to Side Arms Instructions

  1. Anchor a battle rope to a sturdy point.
  2. Stand facing the anchor in an athletic stance.
  3. Grab one end of the rope in each hand.
  4. Brace the core and keep the chest tall.
  5. Swing both arms together to one side.
  6. Reverse the motion and swing both arms to the other side.
  7. Keep the rhythm steady and use the legs and core for power.
  8. Continue for the desired duration.

Battling Ropes Side to Side Arms Form & Visual

Battling Ropes Side to Side Arms

Battling Ropes Side to Side Arms Benefits

  • Builds conditioning and shoulder endurance.
  • Trains rotational core strength.
  • Combines cardio with strength.
  • Carryover to athletic performance.
  • Improves grip strength.
  • Easy to scale by adjusting pace.

Battling Ropes Side to Side Arms Muscles Worked

  • Anterior deltoid
  • Obliques
  • Rectus abdominis
  • Forearm flexors
  • Lateral deltoid

Battling Ropes Side to Side Arms Variations & Alternatives

  • Battle Rope Slam
  • Battle Rope Wave
  • Battle Rope Circle
  • Russian Twist