Kreidebuch

Cardio

Single Under

Basic jump rope, one turn per jump. Jump rope with one rope pass per jump. The foundation for double unders and a great warm-up.

Category
Cardio
Muscles
Calves, Coordination, Cardio
Equipment
Jump rope

How to do the Single Under, step by step

  1. Adjust the rope length to your height.
  2. Hands at your sides next to your hips, elbows close to your body.
  3. Turn the rope from your wrists.
  4. Jump low on the balls of your feet.
  5. Keep your legs almost straight, knees soft.

Common mistakes and how to fix them

  • Jumping too highonly leave the ground by a few centimeters
  • Big arm circlesturn the rope from your wrists
  • Kicking your feet backkeep your legs under your body

How to scale the Single Under

If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:

  • Jumps without a rope
  • Swing the rope to the side and jump along
  • Fewer reps

These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.

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