Maybe you aren’t the best at climbing ropes.
That’s okay.
Or maybe you are afraid of heights and climbing up a rope that goes up to the ceiling seems a little iffy. Ya, that’s kind of what I deal with.
Do you have to rope climb? No.
Is it good to do? Yes, if you have access to a rope and if you want to be a good rope climber. Other than that, you don’t really have to climb ropes unless of course you like obstacle races and do Crossfit. Then you have to be good at it.
But for those who don’t really care much for climbing ropes, maybe you’d like this exercise instead. You get to stay close to the ground if that makes you feel better. It made me feel better.
Here’s how to do the Rope Walks:
- Attach a rope to a support or a pull-up bar
- Start from a standing position
- Keep your body rigid and slowly lower yourself down
- Go as far as you can down while keeping your body flat and then return back to the starting position
You can either go for reps (down and up = 1 rep) or you can perform the exercise for time. Whichever you choose, be ready for your grip, forearms, hands, core, and back to do work.
