Battling Ropes Inside Circle
Trace circles with both rope ends, the hands traveling up and in toward each other and then down and out; the circle takes the shoulders through a rounder path than plain waves.
How to do it
Setup
Athletic stance facing the anchor, a rope end in each hand, knees soft, arms in front.
Steps
- Circle both arms up and inward so the hands pass close together in front of the face.
- Carry them down and out to the sides to finish each circle.
- Keep the ropes spiraling without a pause between circles.
Common mistakes
Circles shrinking to wrist flicks: the whole arm draws the circle. Leaning back to lift the ropes: stay over the feet, knees soft. Holding the breath: breathe with the rhythm.
Breathing
Steady with the rhythm.
