How long should my jump rope be?
Double unders are one of my favorite agility exercises. There is something very satisfying about doing 25+ double unders in a row; it really gets your heart pounding! One question many people always ask is how long should their jump rope be? According to jumprope.com:
Generally, the proper rope length is determined by your height as follows:
Length Suitable For 7 ft. up to 4'10" 8 ft. 4'11"-5'3" 9 ft. 5'4"-5'10" 10 ft. 5'11"-6'6" 11 ft. over 6'6" To determine the exact length for an individual, stand on the center of the cord.
The handle tips should reach your armpits. When you jump over the rope, the rope should just brush the floor beneath your feet. If the cord doesn't touch the floor, the rope is too short. If the cord hits the floor in front of your feet, the rope is too long and should be shortened.
The size chart and the individual method are general...optimum rope length ideally depends on how high you hold your arms as you turn the rope with your wrist, thus check where it hits the floor and make any minor adjustments.
Remember as you're jumping: the Crossfit gold standard for double unders is 2:00 minutes straight without messing up!