Double Unders

Here is a video of me doing five sets of ten consecutive double unders for time. These are one of my biggest weaknesses so I'm trying to work on them. I get them done in around 4:30, which is a big improvement over the 10:00 it took me the day before this clip, but I am still unhappy with the form and how I felt after I got them done.

I can do the first few just fine with good cadence, but after that my form starts to break down. I have noticed that my shoulders tend to get VERY fatigued when this happens.

I notice that my shoulders get tired in the later sets, so I wouldn't be able to get those last few DUs to complete the set. So then I compensate by piking and tuck jumping, which makes me more fatigued, which just makes a big downward spiral....

I use a Buddy Lee Aero Speed rope most of the time. Occasionally, I will use a rope that I made with Buddy Lee bearings, aluminum handles, and tubing that I ordered from McMaster.

I'm looking for specific suggestions people have on how to overcome these problems. Thank you.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• crossfit
• jump
• rope
• double
• under

[Beatbyawhiteboy]

The problem you're having is that your knees is bent and too much arm movement that's why your form isn't good. You're swinging your whole arms like you're flying. Don't do that. You need to flick your wrist real fast and rely less with your arms.

[Beatbyawhiteboy]

Do interval training. e.g. skip moderate speed for 90secs, then go fast for 30secs (do doubles or sprint), repeat for 20 mins. That's better than stopping completely to sit down and rest like this kid is doing.

[DextrosJ]

Try to not bend your knees... you should be able to bounce just on your toes with your legs straight... when you jump up bring your legs forward.