Buy the Right Size Jump Rope for You

I get this question a lot and I totally understand…

In my last post I wrote up a concise jump rope conditioning program, but a lot of people asked, "how are you supposed to know what is the right size jump rope for you?" Too long and it will throw off your timing… too short and you'll end up tripping over it.

Here's how to eliminate all the confusion.

Stand with both feet in the center of the jump rope and pull up both ends towards your shoulders. The two handles should equally reach your armpits. If you can raise your hands higher than your shoulders your rope is too long. The reverse is also true; if you can't reach shoulder height then your rope is too short.

Although most jump ropes are adjustable, you're better off buying the right size the first time. If you're buying your jump rope off the internet, then I would recommend grabbing a piece of old rope and using that to find the right length. You can then lay the rope out straight and measure it from tip to tip. This will give you the exact length you should order.

That's it – so get going!