The double, best known jumps in the box as Double Unders, are one of the basic exercises of many WOD. Performing them correctly requires coordination, agility, skill and training hours, in addition to a Good material.
Do you know what features you should have a good Rope?
We give you the keys to choose The best Rope for crossfit.
TO) Rope Fast
B) Rope Heavy
C) Characteristics Rope
D) Maintenance Rope
E) Wod with Rope
TO) Rope Quick, what is it?
A Rope fast for crossfit It is a jumping rope, specifically designed for high intensity training that are characteristic of this discipline. Next, we detail its characteristics and why these types are special to practice this sport:
Characteristic of one Rope Fast:
1.- Lightness: Generally, fast combas are made of light materials, such as plastic -coated steel cables, to allow fast and precise movements.
2.- Quick rotation: They have bearing systems in the handles that allow the rope to rotate smoothly and quickly. This is crucial for making movements such as Double Unders (double jumps)
3.- Adjustable length: Most of these ropes allow to adjust the length to adapt to the user's height and preference, ensuring optimal performance.
4.- Ergonomic handles: The handles are usually ergonomic and can be made of non -slip materials (or include o -ring such as the model Bee rope of PICSIL) for a better grip during intense training.
5.- Durability: Fast combas are designed to withstand wear of frequent use in high intensity training.
In short, one Rope fast It is an essential tool for high intensity training in box, designed to provide speed, precision and durability, thus improving the general performance of the athlete in various activities.
Importance of the Rope Fast in our training:
In box, fast combas training is essential for several reasons:
- Improvement of cardiovascular performance: Jumping to the rope is an excellent cardiovascular exercise that improves resistance and lung capacity.
- Coordination and agility: The use of rapid combas improves hand-work coordination and agility, crucial skills for other movements of CrossFit.
- Efficiency in time: Quick combas allow movements such as Double-Inders more efficiently, which is vital in the WODS, where time and speed are crucial.
Models Rope Fast Picsil Sport:
- Rope Fast BEE Rope New Edition. Discover here
- SPHINX Rope. Discover here
- Rope Fast Anna Rope. Discover here
- Rope ABS. Discover here
- Rope ABS - B. Discover here
Rope Heavy, what is it?
A Rope Heavy It is a jumping rope that differs from the Rope fast mainly because of its additional weight, both in the handles and on the rope itself. These combas are designed to provide a more intense training and focused on muscle strength and resistance, in addition to cardiovascular conditioning.
Characteristics of one Rope Heavy:
1.- Additional weight: Heavy combas have considerable weight compared to fast combas. This extra weight can be in the handles, the rope or both.
2.- Resistant materials: Heavy strings are usually made of durable and heavy materials, such as thick steel cables, vinyl or PVC cables, and handles with metal inserts or weighted fillings.
3.- Ergonomic handles: The handles are designed for a comfortable and safe grip, often with non -slip coatings and shapes that facilitate their handling during intense movements.
4.- Adjustable length: Like fast combas, heavy combas also usually have adjustable lengths to adapt to user's height and preference.
In short, one Rope Heavy It is an effective training tool to improve strength, resistance and cardiovascular condition. It is an excellent option for those who seek to intensify their training and add variety to their exercise routine.
Use of the Rope Heavy in training:
The Heavy combas They can be used in various training routines, including:
- Strength training: Incorporate jumps with heavy combas in force circuits for a greater challenge.
- Resistance training: Longer sessions with a Rope Heavy can improve muscle and cardiovascular resistance.
- Combined training: Alternate between fast and heavy combas to work both speed and strength.
Models Rope Heavy picsil sport:
- Rope Heavy Heavy Rope. Discover here
Movements with the combas in Cross Training:
- Single-down: A jump for each turn of the rope.
- Double-Inders: Two turns of the rope for each jump, an advanced movement that requires speed and coordination.
- Triple-Inders: Three turns of the rope for each jump, used by advanced athletes.
Characteristic of a good Rope FOR CROSSFIT:
Characteristics of a good jump rope for box
In addition to composing a cable, mangoes and bearings, a good rope for crossfit You have to have the following characteristics:
Weight and balanced:
In the case of the Rope Fast, it has to be light so as not to tire your hands during the jumps; but with enough weight to correctly make the turns with the dolls.
Bearings:
Together with the weight and proper balanced of the Rope, Its bearings are essential to make efficient jumps: that they are jumps fast, easy and fluids. It is important to verify that the bearings work properly, that they are not stuck or slow down when linking several double jumps and that they are well greased to avoid wear.
Turn of the Rope:
The turn is the key to a Rope. So that the Double Unders do not cost you, for example, it is essential that you check that the Rope rotates fluidly. If you notice a defect in the turn, your technique will be harmed since you will have to compensate it with a faster wrist movement or with slower jumps. In the end, you will end up more tired and this will lead you to the waste of time during the WOD.
WIRE:
The speed of Rope It depends on the cable you use. It can be plastic or metal, and its thickness can vary according to your jump level or type of Rope (Rope fast, or Rope heavy). In the case of the Rope Fast, if you are starting, better choose a thicker cable so you can control the movement and focus on the technique. If you are an expert of the doubles and seek to make triple jumps, fine cables of 2.5mm They are the best option since they allow you to go very fast.
ERGONOMICS:
Jump well is to jump comfortable. It is important that you look at the mangoes of the Rope To check that you feel comfortable with her in the jumps. A good ergonomics of mangoes is characterized by an easy, firm and adapted grip to your hand.
ADJUSTMENT:
Finally, it is important to verify that the Rope It fits at your height easily. Some combas do not offer the option to modify the cable length once you have already adjusted it, with which you will have to buy another cable for it. Ideally, after adjusting it, you can move the mangoes on the same cable to improve that adjustment; or even lend it to your crossfitero partner during the WOD.
Maintenance of the Rope FOR CROSSFIT:
We recommend wing it carefully and save it in an individual bag to avoid deforming within the Sports Stock Exchange, some backpacks, such as our model Maverick They carry a specific pocket to save our Rope of crossfit, In this way we will avoid dust and sweat in it. Occasionally, clean it with a cloth, and check the greased of the bearings.
