Measure Jump Rope Length

For group play with two rope turners you need a long rope or two long ropes of equal length to jump double dutch.

Measure jump rope length.

The top of the handle should reach to your armpits. Start with a rope length based on your height. Tighten the screw and check that the rope is now at the right length. Take your height and add 3 feet 92cm.

Loosen the holding screw and move it along so it holds the rope at the correct length. Adjust the length of your rope. Adjust the length of your rope by pulling the rope through one of the handles. Even proficient athletes might benefit from cutting their ropes to the right length as this can improve their movement efficiency.

For up to two jumpers use a 14 foot rope. If your jump rope is too long you will need to adjust the length. The rope clears 12 to 24 over your head at its apex when jumping. As a rule of thumb a beginner trying to learn double unders or any other jump rope tricks will start with a longer rope.

For example if you are 5 8 you would use an 8 8 cable length. Leave a few extra inches if you will be knotting the end of the rope after you cut it. The easiest way to measure this longer length you can step on the rope with one foot. The standard long rope for one jumper is 12 feet.

How to check your jump rope size. Adjust the length of your rope. Pull the handles up to your sides keeping the rope tight. However you won t be successful at it if you don t have the right length of rope for your height.

If you generally enjoy jumping with a longer rope for tricks and freestyle jumping go with the longer option large in this example. Measure your height the correct length for an individual jump rope depends on your height. Step on the rope with one foot bring your feet together and pull the rope taught. What if i already have a jump rope.

Jumping rope is a simple fun affordable way to get into shape. If you already own a jump rope and you like the length measure length of your rope between the handles and choose the crossrope length that is closest to that from the chart. Bring the handles together and point the top towards your chest. You may need to repeat this step a couple of times until you re happy.

The best jump ropes for fitness called speed ropes are made of plastic tubing and have handles with comfortable grips to hold on to. Follow these three steps to measure the length of a jump rope that s good for you. Measure this length twice before cutting it off. Pull enough rope through the handle to cut rope to the desired length.