Battle ropes are an excellent way to burn calories and build muscle! The options are pretty endless on how to get your sweat on with battle ropes, but a great way to start is by picking any number of battle rope exercises and doing 20 seconds of work with 40 seconds of rest for 10-20 minutes. Watch now for 27 different ways to get an intense workout with a heavy rope!

Battle ropes are becoming a popular piece of equipment in gyms, but if your gym doesn’t have a rope you could easily bring your own just about anywhere and anchor it around a pool or post. A basketball goal would be an easy and accessible place to put your rope to good use!

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