![]() #Make a rope bat yourself freeĮven if you incorporate your legs by pinching the rope with your feet, you’re still moving more weight than you usually would with free weights. ![]() How often does a 200lb guy use a 200lb weight for muscular-stamina based exercises? Not much. This requirement alone forces you to work your grip harder than you typically would. On top of that, the angle of your grip is uneven during rope climbs. When you lift a kettlebell, dumbbell, barbell, etc., you are typically using a crush grip that evenly distributes the implement within your hand. Combined with the weight requirement and the fact that every movement will be fatiguing your grip to some degree, rope climbs will help you build functional grip strength within the first week! Sample Rope Climb Supplemental Workout Similar to grabbing an opponent’s gi in Jiu Jitsu or gripping a baseball bat or golf club, the rope will be at an angle within your hand. Now that you understand the need for climbing a rope, it’s time to incorporate some sets into your regular program. And no, there is no substitute for climbing a rope you need to practice the activity itself to improve.Ī: 2-Hand Rope Pull Ups – 3 rounds x 5 repsī: Hand Over Hand Rope Climb – 3 rounds x 5ft up and down Here is a set you can do 3-5 times a week before or after your regular program to start building your rope climbing abilities. There you have it! After 3 or 4 weeks of this simple set and you’ll be in much better rope-climbing shape. ![]() Be sure to take it easy on the first couple rounds and don’t be afraid to keep your feet on the ground if supporting your entire bodyweight isn’t possible yet. The materials and information provided in this presentation, document and/or any other communication (“Communication”) from Onnit Labs, Inc. ![]()
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