Jump roping brehs, why are my shoulders pumped after jumpin rope?
- Thread starter semtex
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The upper body also gets worked out when you jump rope. When you swing the rope, muscles in both the shoulders and the arms are called into action, along with the wrists and hands. Back and chest muscles are also engaged, especially in jumping variations in which the arms cross over the body.
Of course, since jumping rope is an aerobic exercise, the cardiovascular system gets a good workout as heart and breathing rates increase.
Of course, since jumping rope is an aerobic exercise, the cardiovascular system gets a good workout as heart and breathing rates increase.
Snoopy Loops
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my shoulder traps area is hot right now.
Why?
You might be flinging your arms too much. Forearms maybe, but shoulders nah. Try and keep your arms stationary by only flicking your wrist. When my shoulder injury was still fresh, any pain there was my cue that I was off.
Make sure you not swinging the rope with anything but your wrists/forearms. Your back, shoulders, chest and upper arms should remain tight the entire time. Jump rope is a real good cardiovascular exercise though so the pump might just be from increased blood flow.