Fitness Jump rope steel

Features of a metal jump rope

It should be noted the metal texture and ribbed coating, which plays the role of an anti-slip material. Metal is used for a reason. Thanks to this material, the weight of the projectile increases by 50-75% compared to standard jump ropes. This allows, in addition to general functional training, to actively load the muscles of the arms, in particular the shoulders and forearms. Additional indirect load perfectly trains the anaerobic endurance of these muscle segments, which is very valuable in martial arts, boxing and crossfit, where arm muscles play a key role.

Heavier weight is not the only advantage of a metal jump rope. This option entirely applies to high-speed jump ropes, the rope of which allows you to perform the greatest number of revolutions per minute thanks to special materials. In addition, such a rope has increased strength, which makes the projectile more durable, even with hyperactive and frequent training. This is another advantage because of which professional athletes choose a metal jump rope.

For beginners, this sports jump rope option will not be an ideal first purchase. For them, there are lighter models without a special wear-resistant cable. When jumping at normal speed, the cable wears out much less. That is why the additional layer is often present only in PRO-speed models, such as this one.

The unusual shape of the handles with thickening was chosen by the manufacturer for a reason. When developing maximum anaerobic endurance through jumping rope, an athlete often tires faster in his arms and forearms, rather than in his leg muscles or respiratory system. Of course, a weighted jump rope is needed precisely for this, but acidifying the muscle groups of the arms too early cannot be called a useful bonus. This is what thickened handles are for. The athlete begins to perform jumps holding onto the thick edges of the rope. Once the forearms are lactated, he changes his grip to a narrow grip, thereby reducing the stress on the forearms. This change of grip allows you to continue jumping without a significant loss in the productivity of the training process.