Sizing Your Jump Rope

If you follow our length guidelines the cable will stop at your sternum or lower pecs.

Sizing your jump rope.

Not sure what jump rope size is right for you. When jumping the rope should clear your body by at least 10 inches. We re here to give you some guidance on how to properly size your jump rope so you get the best jump rope workout experience possible. Stand in the middle of the rope and bring the ends up.

For a beginning jumper the handles should reach your shoulders. For this to happen it is best to use a jump rope that will give the jumper the most control over the rope. Doing jump rope tricks is all about placing the handles of the jump rope in the right place at the right time. Having a properly sized jump rope is crucial to performing double unders or any jump rope exercise efficiently.

Use the sizing tables below to see what length of jump rope is best for you. This is the size of the jump rope as it comes out of the packet. Eventually i m going to want the jump rope to be about chest high. Tie the knot as close to the handle as you can without letting the knot actually touch the handle.

Step on the rope with one foot bring your feet together and pull the rope taught. Only check where the cable ends do not include the handles with rope size. Bring the handles together and point the top towards your chest. Again your experience level and reason for jumping rope will help you narrow down the size for a more tailored fit.

I m now going to adjust it to the size i need. The easiest way to adjust your jump rope s size is by tying a knot or a couple of knots in the rope. The rope clears 12 to 24 over your head at its apex when jumping. For most of you determining the right size or length of your jump rope is pretty simple.

All of our ropes are sized to match your height. First things first is take you jump rope and split it in half with your foot. If you need more than one knot to adjust the size tie one knot or two on each side of the rope. How to check your jump rope size.