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- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Movement type
- Other
- Primary muscles
- Quadriceps Calves
- Secondary muscles
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Jump rope
Jump Rope Basic Jump
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Jump Rope Basic Jump is a exercise targeting Calves (Gastrocnemius, Soleus), Quadriceps (Rectus Femoris) using Jump rope.
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How to perform it
- Stand with your feet together, holding a jump rope with the handles in each hand. Position the rope behind you, ready to swing it over your head.
- Swing the rope over your head and, as it passes under your feet, jump with both feet simultaneously, keeping your jumps low to the floor.
- Land softly on your forefeet and immediately swing the rope over your head again for the next jump.
- Continue jumping at a steady rhythm, maintaining a smooth and continuous motion for the desired duration or number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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