Why double unders

You'll be amazed by how fast your PR improves. We get it It sucks doing double unders when you know you could just scale it to single unders and get through the workout. If you're on the fence about whether to stick with double-unders for the workout, here's an easy question to help you decide You may get a crappy score, but you'll RX the WOD, you'll finish the same time as everyone else, and you'll be better for it!

If it's a chipper WOD with double-unders in it, and you know you'll have to take a personal day at work to finish If you are guilty of piking, or an excessive knee bend, there's good news! One simple tip can help both of these issues.

Try pointing your toes DOWN at the top of your jump. This will help you resist the urge to bend at the waist if you're a dolphin, and help you stop bending at the knees if you're a donkey.

If your double unders look a lot like someone getting electrocuted, you need to remember to relax. I just completed the 80 per minute goal and will try 90 today…. Getting close!! But it is tough and it gets very tiring. The goals is for it to be a continuous not stop 10 minute workout. Let me know if you have any questions about this workout or anything else.

You have any cool jump rope workouts? Share this:. Footer CTA Popular. Loading Comments Email Required Name Required Website. Integrate the double. For every three single unders you do, throw in one double under. Once that becomes easy, do two singles and one double, then one single and one double, then try linking your double unders. Do 15 seconds of double unders Rest 15 seconds Repeat for 8 sets Write down your number of double unders for each round.

The lowest round is your score for the day. Next time, shoot for five more! For women, particularly those who have had children or do high-velocity sports such as gymnastics, ballet and CrossFit, the double under can be a little, um, messy. Then, return your feet to the ground. And double-unders are hard enough as it is, amirite? Also, try to keep your core engaged throughout the movement so you'll stay upright with lower-back in a neutral position and legs straight. Step 1: Ditch the rope.

Toss your rope to the side. Hey, whip-lash is no joke. Step 2: Hone your hops. Make a chalk line on a wall about six inches above eyes. Then practice jumping up through your toes not your heels so that your eyes drift above the line, says eight-time individual CrossFit Games veteran Stacie Tovar , co-owner of CrossFit Omaha. Feeling fancy? Of course you are. Newman suggests investing in a bounding target , which you can secure to a squat rig to create a soft target about eight inches above your head.

Step 3: Get handsy.