Setup and loading
Thick climbing rope.
How to do the rope climb step by step
- Grab the rope overhead and do a small jump.
- Wrap the rope around one leg and clamp it with your feet.
- Straighten your legs and move your hands up; repeat to the top.
- Come down with control.
Form cues
- Use your legs
- Firm grip
Common mistakes
- Climbing with only your arms
- Sliding down
Sets and reps for your goal
Hypertrophy
3-4 x 8-12 · rest 60-90 s3-4 sets of 6-12 reps (up to 15-20 on isolation exercises) at 65-80% of your max. Rest 1 to 2 minutes.
Get close to failure (0-3 reps in reserve) and control the lowering for 2-3 seconds. Accumulate 10-20 sets per muscle per week.
Max Strength
4-5 x 3-6 · rest 2-3 min3-6 sets of 1-6 reps at 80-90% of your max (1RM). Rest 2 to 5 minutes.
Leave 1-3 reps in reserve. If your technique breaks down, lower the weight: strength is built with good reps.
Endurance
2-4 x 15-25 or 30-60 s2-4 sets of 15-30 reps or 30-60 seconds at 40-60% of your max. Rest 30 to 60 seconds.
Steady pace and clean technique to the end. Circuits help you build volume with little rest.
A guide for healthy adults. Adjust the load to your level and see a professional if you have an injury.
Check your form
Film yourself from the side or ask someone to watch, then tick what you get right.
Sports it suits
Gear for this exercise
- Pull-up barWall-mounted beats doorway if you plan to add weight.
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