What is the battle or battle rope rope and what is it used for?

The one who had the idea of ​​practicing exercises with strings was John Brookfield. This man has achieved world records in strength and resistance. Come on, it is a crack and if he says that working with strings is important, it is. Of course, he has not said it. Many studies have shown that its use has multiple benefits. But any rope is not worth it. You have to train with a battle rope. These types of strings are characterized by being heavy, long and, above all, thick. Each of the measures have a why, which we will tell you later. The number of exercises you can practice with it is huge and varied. Burpees, plates, squats, everything is possible with a battle rope. Many believe that with the Battle Rope They only exercise their arms, but nothing is further from reality. Thanks to this rope you can train practically all the muscles of the body. The Battle Rope It is usually used in crossfit and all kinds of functional training since, thanks to it, resistance and muscles are improved. This makes it a type of training widely used by athletes from other modalities such as boxing or swimming. A Hiit That includes exercises with this battle rope is an excellent high strength training that will leave you K.O. but also satisfied with the work done.

Benefits of battle rope or Battle Rope

You may not imagine training with something that are not dumbbell or Kettlebells Among the hands, however, when you read the benefits of using this rope, the thing may change.

• It is a great ally to lose calories since all exercises have a great cardiovascular impact.
• The Battle Rope They are quite affordable.
• In a short time a very effective training is executed.
• It can be used both inside and outdoors (you will only need a large space with a flat surface and a grip point for the rope).
• The word boredom disappears from the dictionary when we talk about Battle Rope.
• It has a risk of low injury due to the little impact that the joints receive (although you always have to pay attention to the position during exercise).
• It favors the increase in muscle mass.
• Everyone can practice it, be it a rookie user or an experienced one.
• If a good exercise routine is organized, it is possible to do a very dynamic training and thus avoid the dreaded muscle routine that ends the good results.
• You can train the whole body.

How much should a battle rope measure?

If you have never had the opportunity to use one of these ropes, you are still imagining a fine type crow Rope And you are not seeing the utility. But if we tell you that these strings usually weigh between 9 and 16 kg, what do you start to see why calories are burned? As for its length, a rope Battle Rope It usually measures 9, 12 or 15 meters with a thickness between 38 mm and 50 mm. Our recommendation, if you really want to put yourself in form thanks to the battle strings, is that you use at least 12 m and 38 mm thick. Really, the thickness is not nonsense. Do not imagine what your muscles will work for having such a thick rope in your hands during exercise.

What to take into account when buying a Battle Rope?

In order for a battle rope to be efficient and lasting, it is important that you look at some aspects: it is recommended that the strings be nylon, since they are more resistant to both the weather and the intensity of the exercise. These strings are usually braided, which favors being strong and practical. Make sure the grip is comfortable, since that will depend that the exercise is less painful than necessary (although it never hurts to use good wristbands And some Grips for greater protection and comfort). Finally, check that you have a type of fixed hitch according to your needs. That is, have the appropriate system to hook it to the wall, post, tree or wherever you want. Although, in case you don't bring it, you can always get him in a simple way. In the image we show you some of these types of hitch.

Our top 5 exercises with Battle Rope

We have promised that with this rope you can exercise the whole body, so we propose 5 exercises so you can start as soon as possible:

1. Alternate beaters: Grab the ends of the rope with the hands, slightly flex the elbows and legs and start making whips alternately with both arm. You can do this exercise with the highest or lowest arms according to the intensity with which you want to work

2. Bends with lateral displacement: The same exercise as the previous one, but this time you must at the same time move on each side. So you will also work the abdomen and legs.

3. Jumping Jacks: Surely you have made one of these on more than one occasion. Alone (to say something) you have to jump by separating legs and arms at the same time. On this occasion it will be done with the rope in both hands to add even more strength and resistance.

4. Russian guide or Russian Twist with Battle Rope: We already tell you everything about this exercise in our post: Russian Twist or Russian Giro: 5 variations with different accessories. You just have to put it into practice while holding the rope with both hands.

5. Stosine with Battle Rope: Make beaten with your arms while at the same time marks good strides. You are going to have your arms, back and buttocks just as hard. To leave nuts.

Conclusions and some tips

The battle rope is the perfect way to add difficulty to many of the exercises you do in your training, such as squats or strides, in addition to expanding your exercise routine. You can do your more dynamic and fun training with little investment and almost anywhere. Of course, we give you some tips for the use of the rope to be not only correct but productive.

• Keep a good posture throughout the exercise: legs and elbows slightly flexed. Legs with a separation a little greater than that of the shoulders.
• The distance of the rope must be fair so you don't stay very close or too far, so you will prevent the back from suffering.
• The exercises vary. If you always follow the same routine, your body will get used to it and you will stop seeing results.

Now that you know this peculiar training method, you just have to get a battle rope, establish your goals (strength, cardio, resistance ...), include it in your exercise routine and see how your life improves little by little. The time has come to ask you the question we leave at the beginning: are you ready for battle? Tell us the answer in comments. 👇 Go for it!