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Battle Ropes Alt

Battle Ropes Alt is a high-intensity, full-body workout targeting arms, core, and legs. Using a heavy anchoring rope, this exercise enhances strength, power, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness.

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Battle Ropes Alt instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Stand up straight holding the ends of the two battle ropes in each hand with a grip that is wider than shoulder width apart.

Initiate the movement by rapidly raising one arm to shoulder level while swiftly lowering the other hand.

Then quickly lower the raised arm and rapidly raise the opposite arm.

Keep alternating this movement as quickly as you can.

Maintain a slight bend in your knees and a tight core throughout the entire exercise to avoid any injuries.

Stand up straight holding the ends of the two battle ropes in each hand with a grip that is wider than shoulder width apart.

Initiate the movement by rapidly raising one arm to shoulder level while swiftly lowering the other hand.

Then quickly lower the raised arm and rapidly raise the opposite arm.

Keep alternating this movement as quickly as you can.

Maintain a slight bend in your knees and a tight core throughout the entire exercise to avoid any injuries.

Equipment needed

Bands

Barbell

Battle Ropes

Bench

Bosu

Box

Cables

Dip Bar

Dumbbell

EZ Curl Bar

Hex Bar

Kettlebell

Ladder

Machine

Pull-Up Bar

Yoga Ball

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Back

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