Thoughts on Heavy Ropes
This will be the first of several posts about heavy ropes, also known as battle ropes. Heavy ropes are ropes of large diameter (1.5 inches or more), are long (30-50 feet in...
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Heavy Rope Wood Choppers, Part 2
In our last post about heavy ropes we talked about the heavy rope wood chopper exercise. While it is a great exercise, it does have variations that can help to keep things...
Battle Ropes and Basketball
Battle ropes, also known as heavy ropes, have been around for about 20 years in the strength and conditioning world. They are long, thick, weighted ropes that are used for rhythmic total...
Are Battle Ropes Better For Conditioning and Sports Performance?
Heavy ropes (also known as battle ropes) have been around for awhile in strength and conditioning circles. They are used for warming up and for metabolic conditioning. While there is a lot...
The Warm-Up: Important For Improved Performance
Warming up is an important aspect of any practice or workout and it’s also one that is frequently misunderstood. This post will give you some thoughts about how to construct an effective...