Battle Ropes
Learn how to do the Battle Ropes with proper form, setup, and execution.
This other movement primarily targets full body.
How to Perform Battle Ropes
- 1
Grab one end of a battle rope in each hand and stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Bend your knees slightly and hinge slightly at the hips into an athletic stance.
- 3
Engage your abs and take a breath.
- 4
Alternate raising and slamming each arm up and down to create waves in the rope, breathing steadily throughout.
- 5
Continue for the desired time or number of repetitions.
Training Guidelines
The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.
| Goal | Sets | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 3-5 | 4-6 | 2-3 min |
| Muscle Growth | 3-4 | 8-12 | 60-90 sec |
| Endurance | 2-3 | 15-20 | 30-60 sec |
| Beginner | 2-3 | 10-15 | 60-90 sec |
Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.