Take a look at Tracee Ellis Ross Pushing Herself on a Battle Rope Exercise

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Exercises PLUS, THE BENEFITS OF BATTLE ROPE EXERCISES THAT WILL INSPIRED YOU TO INCLUDE THE EQUIPMENT IN YOUR NEXT WORKOUT By Pin Share

Tracee Ellis Ross enjoys variety in her workouts, based on her Instagram page. Based on the videos and photos the actress has posted with her fans and followers on the app throughout the years, she appears to have accomplished everything. She has struggled with at-home workouts during the epidemic, wore cuffs on her thighs to block blood flow, apparently allowing you to achieve the same benefits while using lighter weights, and has long been a Gyrotonic method devotee (aka low-impact exercises that focus on fluid movement against resistance).

Ellis Ross highlighted a 13-second clip of herself using battle ropes. in her most recent post about fitness. She does unilateral waves with the ropes in the video while sporting striped leggings, a black tank top, and bunned hair. She continues to squat while swinging her arms back and forth, right arm up, left arm down.

At the end of the video, Ellis Ross appears to be getting tired. She is told that she has five seconds left by a voice that is probably personal trainer Jason Walsh , whom the founder of Pattern Beauty tagged in the post, encouraging her to complete the exercise without pausing. Ellis Ross titled her post “Battle rope business” in the caption.

Exercises using a battle rope not only look fairly badass (see exhibit A above), but also have a ton of health advantages. While battle rope maneuvers may initially appear to only use your upper body, they actually involve your entire body. Colleen Quigley , a standout member of Team USA Track and Field and a 2016 Olympian, previously told Shape that when doing a rope climb, “you’re in a squat position and then you have to brace your core to keep from falling over, and then your shoulders and arms are working the ropes so you’re really using your entire body.”

Additionally, resistance training (raising and lowering the weighted ropes is no easy task) and cardiovascular exercise are involved when using combat ropes (expect your heart rate to elevate). According to a study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research , performing combat rope movements in 30-second intervals with a minute of rest in between can enhance cardio effects. According to your goals, you may also tailor your workout with the equipment by performing low-impact exercises like a slow single arm thrust or mid-to-high impact exercises like two-handed rope slams, which expend more energy.

To avoid injury and get the most out of your workout, master appropriate form before purchasing a set of combat ropes online or looking for them at your gym. Ben Walker, a personal trainer and owner of Anywhere Fitness , previously advised Shape that you should maintain your feet firmly planted on the ground, contract your abs, and keep your lower back tucked. Additionally, you should keep your knees bent and try not to grab the ropes tightly. He said that by allowing for some slack, you may use the ropes to produce higher waves, which will then produce greater force.

Ellis Ross has motivated you to try out fight ropes. Check out this combat rope exercise that is suitable for beginners.