Battling Ropes Side Raise
Raise both rope ends out to the sides and back down in a half squat, the waves traveling sideways; a lateral raise against the ropes.
How to do it
Setup
Half squat facing the anchor, a rope end in each hand at the hips, trunk braced.
Steps
- Raise both arms out to the sides to shoulder height.
- Lower them back to the hips.
- Keep the half squat and repeat in short hard intervals.
Common mistakes
Raising the arms above the shoulders: stop at shoulder height. Standing up out of the squat: the legs anchor the ropes. Shrugging into the raise: shoulders down, arms lead.
Breathing
Rhythmic with the waves; recover in the rests.
