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Battling ropes

Intermediate

Battling ropes is a isolation exercise for the front delts, also working the forearms and abs.

What it works

Primary muscle

Front delts

Also works

ForearmsAbs

Equipment
Other
Movement
Conditioning
Type
Isolation
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Time
Suggested rest
1 min

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
  2. 2Hold one end of the rope in each hand, with your palms facing each other.
  3. 3Raise your arms to shoulder height, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
  4. 4Begin making alternating waves with the ropes by rapidly raising and lowering each arm.
  5. 5Continue for the desired duration or number of repetitions.
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