Battling Ropes Alternate Arms Squat
Alternating waves with the ropes while squatting down and standing up; the waves keep a steady rhythm through the whole squat.
How to do it
Setup
Standing facing the anchor, a rope end in each hand at the hips, feet shoulder-width.
Steps
- Start alternating waves, one arm lifting as the other drops.
- Squat down and stand back up while the waves keep going.
- Stop the set when the waves lose their height; log the time.
Common mistakes
Waves shrinking as the squat deepens: the arms work just as hard at the bottom. Rounding the back in the squat: chest up, back flat. Rising onto the toes: keep the heels down.
Breathing
Rhythmic with the waves; recover in the rests.
