Jump Rope

[sunnyskiesabove]

You make it look effortless!

[hanz2lk]

How tall are you and what's the cord length? Is it common to get shin splints while jump roping?

nice footwork...

[Peja16Roller]

@hanz2lk

Stand on the middle of the cord with one foot and adjust the length so that the ends of each handle barely touches your armpit.

In regards to shin splints, I hear they're common especially if you're just starting out. Best way to prevent this is to stretch before the workout. Hope this helps

[gangsta287]

is that a buddy lee skip rope? jus bought one myself is it a noticable difference from a normal one without the swivel?

[Peja16Roller]

@gangsta287

Yes, the Aero Speed. Honestly there's not much difference between this and the cheap speed rope I was using before. However, the cords last longer because it never comes in contact with the handles.

[SmilE4MeS]

lol yah some cutts like u edited  the video hehe u might faild lol

but anyway.. good skills keep up ;)

[Peja16Roller]

@SmilE4MeS

The video was originally 8mins long, so a lot of clipping was done.

[SmilE4MeS]

@Peja16Roller that's my point.. :D

btw what the rope u usin ? and wht the best rope u think r ? can u help :)

[Peja16Roller]

@SmilE4MeS

I'm using an Aero Speed, but any speed rope with pvc cord will do just fine.

[Roush36]

You are awesome!!!! I have seen more than a few rope videos here and this is definitely in the top 3-5 videos. I've been jumping rope for about 6months now as an alternative to running. Hopefully I'll be on your level some day.....Keep it up bro!!!!!!!

[rickalex21]

Im getting good at it but just need more practice on crosses I have to jump really high to get them u make them seem soo easy LOL

[Sicsaem]

Would it be possible for you to provide me with some tips?

The thing is, I love jump roping as a work out because it works almost every muscle in the body and it's virtually better than any other workout. However, I don't know what kind of rope I should buy. I have a few and I trip constantly when I use all of them. Is the tripping due to my lack of cordination and/or skill or is it the rope I'm using? If you could please give me some suggestions that would be GREAT. You are very good!

[hic66]

Hi i bought dis same rope but still keep tripping n find theres still lag time, i am also skipping on concrete... My length to the ends of the handle is below armpit height... Can u tell me how long urs is? I hav no clue wether its too short or too long still...Thx very much

[rickalex21]

Dam , one day ima be as good as you. any tips ? besides practice LOL u on concrete jumping ?

[Peja16Roller]

@rickalex21

It's all timing and hands-feet coordination, which doesn't take long to develop. The tricks will come over time. Just be sure you have a decent rope (preferably pvc material) and adjusted accordingly to your height. Yes, I always jump on concrete which to many is a big NO NO, but jump roping is not a high impact workout so it won't do much damage to your joints.

[rickalex21]

@Peja16Roller cool, you the man :) I just recently bought this jump rope :D

[rocwiler0]

i used to think it was all about watching the rope but i see its all about timing instead, which is why so many boxers jump rope

[rawrimcandace]

he looks familiar. ;)

[popeyeswife]

i'd like to start using a speed rope butt i do not want my calves to get all bulky like yours since im a girl. Would they?

[Peja16Roller]

@popeyeswife

Bodyweight exercises only tone your muscles, w/o any significant gain. Generally, you'd have to add weights for muscle gain. That said, you shouldn't worry about them getting bulky, just toned. Hope this helps.

[Peja16Roller]

@alzabhoy

I think it was Breathe by Fabolous, but I can be wrong because it's been 1.5yrs since this video.

[ElChile2010]

Just beautiful and fino. Man l have a jump rope somewhere and now that I have watched your vid ,im gonna look for it and start doing my cardio.Thanks for the vid

[Beatbyawhiteboy]

Regarding The Duvide jump rope, can you cross well with that since the cord is coming out of the side of the handle? I have a Buddy Lee rope and you're right the cord doesn't last long, but the bearings are still working fine, just need some oil ounce in awhile.

[Peja16Roller]

Thanks.

I'm using an aero speed, but any speed rope will do. Good luck with your workouts.

[LLAKE62]

I'm ready to learn. I'm ready to practice. I'm . . . . ready!

[jesse3565]

Dam this is good...just two questions...what is this song and did this take alot of practice to get this good or its just natural?

[Peja16Roller]

Song is Anger by Musicshake (from YouTube song list); it's not the original audio for this video.

It doesn't take long to get the coordination down, and the tricks come with time.

[zulu2829]

hi peja16roller, I think you have brilliant stamina your calf muscles are awesome!!

can u tell me if its all through skipping or do you do other stuff too, coz I need to build my calfs up and find it difficult to acieve it?

[Peja16Roller]

Thanks for the comment.

Skipping is my main form of cardio, although I try to jog 1-2 times/week to change things up a bit. Skipping will definitely help you to TONE your calves since it's the most targeted muscle, just remember to always stay on the balls of your feet.

However, since it utilizes only your bodyweight you should also consider weight training, i.e. calf raises or simply add ankle weights to your skipping workout.  Hope this helps.

[ePiCsCenEzZ]

@Peja16Roller wow dude your calf muscles are fucking amazing. im gonna try this!

[singlip]

this is art...as emotionally moving in it's grace as well as in it's skill. subtle and amazing.

[Peja16Roller]

Thanks for that kind comment.

[santiken]

Look at the calves on this guy...his skill is incredible...smooth as butter and fast as lightning

[izzysdead]

Now that's someone who can jump rope ! To many pretenders on Y.T. posting themselves with just ordinary skills. This guy is fantastic !

[stesta90]

...... it... looks like your chilling.. O_0

[FromTheMarshess]

Hey Peja16Roller, You have both "Pragmatism" and "Flair!!"

[Kesoburk]

You're soooo good

[longways2JL]

DAMN!!!

It looks so smooth and effortless. Did you even break a sweat?!

[Daren2007]

damn your calves are huge

[postziv777]

my master

[09313545]

that's a big ass calves you got there mate!

[marks11]

thank u

[marks11]

the name name of song please?

[Peja16Roller]

Anger by Musicshake

[NuggetOnFire]

Whats a good jump rope to buy and how long does it take to learn how to do this to a half decent standard? Where can I get a decent speed rope from? what type? I'm about 5"10.

[Peja16Roller]

Any speed rope with thin, pvc cord (~1/4") will work great., and you can find these at any sporting goods store and then adjust the cord to your height. I use a Buddy Lee Aero Speed.

Once you get the footwork and coordination down, it doesn't take long to learn the tricks.

[NuggetOnFire]

Thanks for the info...  I'll give it a go... looks like a wicked way to keep fitness up...

[ninjanbounti]

Hey man your good

[geabus1043]

the buddy lee aero speed is good, but i like the buddy lee rope master, i can do more tricks, i started with the aero speed and now have the rope master, nice vid!

[ninjanbounti]

Never jump rope on concrete try and find a soft surface as concrete is bad for your knee's

[Beatbyawhiteboy]

The cord thinned out in the middle and snapped yet? Mine have after 4 months.

[Peja16Roller]

Haven't yet and I've been using it for about 7-8 months. However, the red cord I purchased from them snapped only after 2 weeks of use, weird.

[Beatbyawhiteboy]

How often do you jump rope to last that long? I jump rope 6 days a week for 20mins straight on an inter-locking mat.

[Peja16Roller]

4-5 days/week for 30mins on cement surface in my garage.

[Beatbyawhiteboy]

I'm surprise your cord lasted 7-8 months on CEMENT. I started out jumping on kitchen floor type surface, now I'm jumping on a mat, and the cords still thins out in the middle.

[Peja16Roller]

Before I was jump roping on exercise mats as well.  While the cord did last long, jumping on cement surface seems to do less damage to the cord, from my experience.

Perhaps the ridges and dimples on mats contribute to the thinning of the cord?

[DontBeAWiseGuy]

Hey. You are amazing with the rope! I just bought the Buddy Lee "junior speed" jump rope - do you know the difference between it and the Aero Speed? As far as I can tell, the only difference is the handle material/size (aluminum with 6" handle vs plastic with 7" handle).

[Peja16Roller]

You're correct, only the length and material differs between the two, and both use the same swivel bearing and pvc cord.

I just prefer the slightly heavier, solid feel of the Aero Speed.

[firelink333]

which song is this plz can sum1 tell me

[Peja16Roller]

Anger by Musicshake, it's one of the songs provided by YouTube.

[InsaneCheeez]

Holy crap I'm getting so good at jumping rope. Now I can do ten doubles unders in a row. And I also learned how to do double under criss cross :D

[ronhoward47]

this video is a testament to jump rope helping develop big calves

[Bigtruck2007]

great video

[tinyelvis10]

Been jumping rope for about 6 months and love it. I'm getting pretty smooth with it, but not nearly as good as this. I have a question. Around the :29 or :30 mark you do about 4 or 5 in a row of criss-crosses, where, instead of cross-jump-uncross-jump you cross and uncross your arms in the same jump. I was teaching someone how to do it the other day, and gave the proper instruction, but it dawned on me that I have no idea what that trick is called. Do you know a name for it?

[Peja16Roller]

If I understand you correctly you're referring to the double under criss-cross, but with an immediate transition into a left side swing at the end without landing. I'm sorry I don't know the name for it either.

I end most of my criss-crosses that way, whether it's normal or double-under style and going into right or left side swing.

Thanks for the comment.

[Peja16Roller]

edit:

...immediate transition into a left side swing at the end without having to uncross arms first and before landing.

[Peja16Roller]

Buddy Lee Aero Speed

[AZNGRINGO84]

dude, so ive been jump roping for about 2 months right now and i was just wondering how long it took for you to do all of these tricks consistently for this long.

i use jump roping for HIIT as well man and the way you do it makes me wonder if im doing all i can do to make my high intensity as high as it can be.

nice vid mang.

[Peja16Roller]

The tricks didn't take very long to learn and in the process you develop the stamina and endurance. Then it's just trying to make it look smooth and flowing.

As long as you're within 70-80% of your max. heart rate and you're able to maintain it for 20-30mins, you're getting a great workout. Or try HIIT. It's not really about the tricks. However, some tricks (i.e. double unders, squat jumps) do make you work harder.

[AZNGRINGO84]

do you think that doing 50 medium paced jump ropes then 150 as fast as you can then repeat is HIIT?

another question, do you think that 100 jump ropes as fast as you can then 10 squats, 10 lunges one leg then ten on the other, then repeat is a good cardio workout?

[pompodore]

i love it, its so rythmical!

[agent7788]

That's how he dances in the club too.

[AZNGRINGO84]

thats hilarious mang.

[InsaneCheeez]

Ugh all the good songs aren't on itunes :(

This video is very motivating :) I've gotten so much faster at jumping and can do some of the tricks I've seen in this vid now.

[famousbro1]

you got some sexy legs haha

[audge852]

Hey, great vid.

I just started jump roping 2 days ago and today I felt some tightness in my calves.

I thought jump roping would tone my muscles, not create huge calves...am I wrong???

[Peja16Roller]

From my understanding, you can't develop overly large muscles from bodyweight training alone; you must incorporate some form of resistance outside of your own bodyweight. I've always had large calves before I started jump roping, so all this exercise did was tone them, among other things.

Space your jump rope workouts, and within several weeks you shouldn't encounter any more pain.

[Tributeable]

Your calves are tight cos its a new excersize for you. They will relax in a few days. Its good exersize for your legs and they will develope slowely. Bodybuilding will develope muscles quicker if that is what you require. Jump rope is more for cardio and agility rather than muscle growth.

[basketball559]

thanks man im going 2 start doing it and i hope i can get huge/large calfs i hope results come quick

i just came back from the store and the weight vest are like $30 but ankle weight are like $8 so im going 2 choose the ankle weights i can do this!!!!!!

[basketball559]

how long does it take to see a effect of the calf muscles

2-3 weeks??

[Peja16Roller]

depends on the intensity and frequency of the workout. Say you do 30min/day, 3-4 days/week, then you should see changes in as 3 weeks. If you want bigger, faster results try adding ankle weights (or even better, weighted vest).

[KiidDynamiteReturns]

Adding ankle weights while running or skipping does it increase muscle? does it slow u down or speed ur feet up?

[Tributeable]

Dont use any weights if your a beginner. You could snap a hamstring or tear a muscle.

[Elatemioshte]

Great Job. Yes your calves do get bigger to a certain point, but i have a question, i'm trying to do double unders and no matter how hard i try i cant never get the rope under my self two times with one jump. So is my rope to light or i have to try harder ?

[Peja16Roller]

As long as you're not using nylon cord you should be fine because those are too light to get any speed (same with leather ropes). It's best to stick with pvc or wire coated ropes. Also, you'll get more speed with a rope adjusted to your height.

First try doing a single double under. Once you get the timing and rhythm down and know how to coordinate wrist with feet, try stringing together consecutive double unders.

[basketball559]

do your calf muscles get bigger if you jumprope????

[Peja16Roller]

Strangely, I've always had large calves. However, it did help to add some size, but it toned my calves more than anything because it's the most targeted muscle in this exercise since you're always on the balls of your feet.

[rbsaulon]

This is a great song to skip to. Does anyone know what song it is?

[Peja16Roller]

Anger by Musicshake

[AnthonyRiveral]

You are pretty darn good Peja. Keep up the work kido.

[InsaneCheeez]

Do you know if the Micheal Olijide "Rainmaker" jump rope is any good?

[Peja16Roller]

I haven't tried the Rainmaker, but I've tried something similar, perhaps even identical.

The rope is a bit heavy for my liking, and the bearings will quickly wear out the cord (where the cord meets the bearing). It's a decent jump rope if you just want to get a good workout, but not ideal for tricks and speed (if that matters to you).

[evilgenius04]

Sweet video! Put those other jump rope "kings" to shame. Love the coordination, speed, and footwork.

[gkslash]

name of song please :)

[Peja16Roller]

Anger by Musicshake

[Peja16Roller]

My sessions are 30min straight. I've never gone for duration.

The ankles and calves feel the most load as you're always on the balls of the feet. Just remember to jump only as high to get over the rope, so no excessive jumping. Also, try alternating your feet to give each leg some rest.

Personally, jump roping is more strenuous as it's not a steady-state workout like jogging.

[44ale44]

omg.. that's what i'm talking about...

finnaly someone realy good !!!!!!!

congrats !

[vikingsloppen]

great job. really nice. we do almost the same way when we do boxing at gym. but not for trying take out the honor of ur job. but ive seen few times ur clipping in the movie ? :) is it because 3minutes is too hard with out alowing any mistakes? try look at 0.36. anyways, great job mate. keep it up.

[Peja16Roller]

Thanks a lot.

I actually did a lot of trimming because the video was originally ~8 min long, taking out the mistakes and repetitive movements.

Yes, it is hard to go for a long duration without messing up, especially when going that fast and executing the more difficult tricks.

[Peja16Roller]

The Valeo Neon is a good jump rope.

You can crank out the same speed and execute the same tricks as with the Aero Speed, but the Valeo has a slightly heavier feel because of its thicker cord.

Both jump ropes work great though, but it's more the jump roper than the jump rope.

[Peja16Roller]

Thanks.

I know what you mean, you can't get much speed from any nylon rope.

[javadjack]

i'm still not getting those tricks you do like the transitions from side swing to crosses and crosses to side, and pretty much everything else LOL.

could you make a tutorial showing each trick/transition at a fraction of the speed, it's too fast to understand.

[Peja16Roller]

Sorry, I won't be making a tutorial video. The tricks aren't complicated.

Just practice a lot and you'll develop the footwork and coordination to do those tricks.

[pitbull713281]

Your good! How long do you jump rope in minutes?

[Peja16Roller]

Thanks.

6x3-min sets, 3-4 days/week.

[crazyspooks10]

Can i lose my damn fat on my arms and body doing jump roping for a while? like 1-2hrs for a whole month everyday? Or is that unhealthy?

[xHOTDAMNxHBx]

You can't directly target fat in a certain area. It's overall body fat % that you want to lose. %80 of it is diet when combined with an aggressive exercise plan. Alone exercise and diet don't have the greatest effect, but together it's highly effective.

[crazyspooks10]

I alrdy know u cant take fat from a certain spot, but thanks anyways. I got my HIIT setup for the next month. =]

[andrewverizon]

would u no wut kind of sport good stores??

how do u practice to do so smoothly??

[andrewverizon]

hey wuts up

im good at jump roping just wondering where can i get Valeo Neon jump rop for $5??

[Peja16Roller]

Most sporting goods store carry them, or you can order one from eBay.

[sal70228]

Nice reply to Mayweathers jump ropoing his is just a little bit better his seems slot cleaner and tighter.

Hey how long did it take you to get the hang of it? I tried it and it's pretty hard and i'm in good shape.

[Peja16Roller]

Thanks.

After a few weeks of use you'll develop the footwork and hands-feet coordination for it, because that's all there is to it. The tricks will come over time.

[stutwostep]

So did you get those calves just from rope work or do you do any additional weight work for those?

[Peja16Roller]

Inherently, I've always had large calf muscles. But jump roping certainly helped to tone and strengthen them as the calves are the most targeted since you're always on the balls of your feet when jump roping.

[stutwostep]

Awesome. Is it a pretty good workout for the rest of the leg too then?

[Peja16Roller]

I only use jump roping for conditioning purposes. There are other more efficient exercises to strengthen your lower body.

[mardan35]

I just started rope jumping with a leather rope. I know I have to be patient in the beginning, but I was wondering if it makes a big difference jumping with a rubber rope instead of a leather rope? I am having a difficult time getting the hang of it. I can only jump for about 10 sec when I trip on the rope. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[Peja16Roller]

There's a world of difference. Leather ropes have less density than plastic/pvc ropes, so they don't allow for high rotational torque.

PVC cords will allow for fast spins and tricks (if that matters to you). Also make sure the rope is adjusted according to your height.

[javadjack]

So fluid and smooth!!!

You made that rope sing.

[markanddana]

youre really good, damn and im just starting :(

[mu0325]

Hey i am looking for an advice. I tried leather jump rope but its hard to do tricks with it and it broke after a while. tried everlast speed rope the $6 one. and it broke at the handles the same day. tried go fit speed rope it breaks the second day. I think I bought 6 of the go fit last 2 weeks that $60 each. I have been jumping for 3 years and i getting really good at it and i am addicted to it too. I add ankles, wrists weights. But yet i can not buy a new one every other day. Any advice??

[Peja16Roller]

What kind of surface are you jumping on? Make sure it's smooth so the cord won't wear out.

I'd recommend either the Valeo Neon Jump Rope or the Buddy Lee Aero Speed. There's a big price difference b/w the two, but you can't go wrong with either of them.

N.B. Cord on any speed rope usually wear off wear it touches the handles. Try putting tape on that area.

[mu0325]

Thanks for the reply. you know i did duct taped it at the handles and guess what it broke at the handles after the duct tape melted... all the ropes that i used broke at the handles.. so you think if i get the valeo it wont break fast? I saw it at Joe's for $12..

[Beatbyawhiteboy]

Just get any of those Swivel bearing ropes, then you won't have to worry about the rope breaking near the handle.

[smallgulp]

Put Floyd to shame. You need to do a remix to "Show me the money", too.

[nixie152]

dude, how long it take u b4 u could skip like that?

[Peja16Roller]

I've been using jump rope as my main cardio workout for the past 4 yrs. It shouldn't take you that long to get to this level. Once you get the timing and coordination down, the tricks will come over time.

[monvee2000]

Ang galing galing naman! ;)

[gregsid]

awesome job man, glad my advice helped u out a little. but u got to this point all on ur own, keep it up, lookin forward to seein more

[tzachiazulay]

uve got GIANT calf muscles LOL but other then that, pretty fkn good :)

[xenonace1]

That's some good stuff. Only thing is I can't figure out where you guys are getting these ropes that are soft enough not to tangle yet heavy enough to get some speed with. All the speed ropes I have tangle like crazy if you make them change direction like that except for beaded ones. Anyone know some brand names or something? Links would help.

[Peja16Roller]

There's nothing special about the rope. It's just a pvc cord (sometimes referred to as plastic cord), and all speed ropes have them. The ropes I would recommend would be a Valeo Neon jump rop for $5, and the Buddy Lee Aero Speed for $40.

Soak the rope in boiling/hot water for 1-2min to straighten out all the kinks. Also, spinning the rope fast while doing tricks that require changing directions helps to prevent tangles. Hope this helps.

[xenonace1]

Thanks a ton. I am going to try the boiling water thing as soon as I get home. I had a few of the Valeo speed ropes and they were by far the best out of all that I tried. I assume the one your using in the video is the Buddy Lee Aero Speed? Thanks again. By the way you got some steezy skipping going on. Looks prettier than Mayweather.

[tallblkguy]

@Peja16Roller Thanks for this tip.

Im very tall and have been buying ropes but they are all kinked up and I cant do my crossovers and stuff easily like I use to.

I ALMOST just purchased the buddy lee rope just now but will soak my ropes in boiling water.

Thanks Peja!