I am thinking of getting a jump rope and i have two questions1-will it grow my calves over time?2-what should i look for in a jump rope?
>>77576783>1-will it grow my calves over time?no>2-what should i look for in a jump rope?nothing, cause u ain't buying one, i did that, my calves didn't grow, and couple decades later i learned that leisurely upright walk is what grows calves, leisurely meaning don't force the tempo, don't elongate stride, keep pelvis forward, step front leg straight in knee below your center of gravity - that's gastrocnemius, that's calves, like alex joones walks in da meme, cause gastrocnemius bends knee and ankle at same time propelling you forward it feels slow but it isn't, you walk quite fast like that because your bone structure isn't collapsed down, you're elongated if you go ham and pump quads forward and force the tempo it will be near zero gastrocnemius, and gastrocnemius is NOT JUMPING, NOR ROONING - that's achilles tendon elasticity, yeah i did that as well, played basketball, did hundreds of set of calf raises "to failure" - it didn't grow, but very particular walking did
>>77576783Yes.Buy a Buddy Lee Aero.
>>77576818Elaborate on the yes
No.It's great cardio though.
>>77576903Elaborate on the no
Buy a padded mat too
>>77576904Not right now
>>77576909Why
Yes, jumping rope will tone and define your calves, but it is unlikely to cause massive muscle growth on its own. Because it is primarily a cardio activity, it builds muscle stamina rather than explosive bulk.1. Will It Grow Your Calves Over Time?While standard jumping won't make your legs bulky, you can optimize your routine for calf development by adjusting how you train:• Incorporate High-Intensity Variations: Standard bouncing provides low resistance. To force muscle growth, you need to add explosive movements like double unders (passing the rope twice per jump), single-leg jumps, or high knees.• Protect Your Form: Always land and push off on the balls of your feet with your knees slightly bent. If your heels smack the ground, your calves are not absorbing the load correctly.• Supplement for Growth: If your goal is significantly larger calves, you must pair jump roping with heavy resistance training (like weighted calf raises) and a protein-rich diet to rebuild the muscle tissue.2. What to Look For in a Jump Rope• Material: PVC or licorice ropes are durable and provide good feedback, making them best for beginners and general fitness. Cable or wire ropes are ultra-fast for speed workouts and double unders, but they hurt if they hit you. Beaded ropes hold their shape well, which is ideal for learning tricks.• Weight: Weighted ropes (0.25 lbs to 1 lb) slow down the rotation, making it easier to feel the rope's rhythm while engaging your upper body. Light ropes require more speed. Weighted ropes are great for beginners needing feedback or fitness enthusiasts building muscle.• Sizing: Look for an adjustable rope. When standing on the center of the rope with one foot, the handles should reach right up to your armpits to prevent tripping.• Handles & Bearings: Look for handles with ball bearings inside the joints. This ensures a smooth rotation and stops the rope from twisting or tangling mid-workout.
>>77576952Is that fucking AI?
>>77576783It's my favourite form of cardio, feels great to get into a good rhythm and it tones my calves very quickly when I can be bothered to do it
>>77576783>1-will it grow my calves over time?if you already work out most likely not>2-what should i look for in a jump rope?best ones are the ones like your pic, with rotating handles and thin ropeyou can do just fine with pic related, but the width of the rope starts to create air resistance once you get comfortable with jumping at reasonable speed, and also it will twist near where you hold it, one positive is that hitting your toes with this one doesn't hurt as bad
>>77576914>Whycause i already did :D >>77576814>>1-will it grow my calves over time?>no>>2-what should i look for in a jump rope?>nothing, cause u ain't buying one, i did that, my calves didn't grow, and couple decades later i learned that leisurely upright walk is what grows calves, leisurely meaning don't force the tempo, don't elongate stride, keep pelvis forward, step front leg straight in knee below your center of gravity - that's gastrocnemius, that's calves, like alex joones walks in da meme, cause gastrocnemius bends knee and ankle at same time propelling you forward>it feels slow but it isn't, you walk quite fast like that because your bone structure isn't collapsed down, you're elongated>if you go ham and pump quads forward and force the tempo it will be near zero gastrocnemius, and gastrocnemius is NOT JUMPING, NOR ROONING - that's achilles tendon elasticity, yeah i did that as well, played basketball, did hundreds of set of calf raises "to failure" - it didn't grow, but very particular walking did i also do THE OPPOSITE OF DEADLIFT, like weight as far from the shins as it goes, pelvis tucked under, spine bent, on the brink of tipping over - i got a handle attached via rope to two 10 plate stack, made specialty pin for that with an eye made out of chain link, and i just hover it on the brink of tipping over and i feel gastrocnemius (with bent knees of course) working preventing knee extension, and between alex jones walk and this it's getting juicy :D
>>775767831. No. It'll pump them up from the lactate threshold but there is no load induced mechanical tension necessary to grow them beyond the meagre growth response you'd get just from being 100% sedentary to somewhat active.>>77576814>a leisurely walk will grow your calvesNobody on this fucking board lifts. It's all just fat ketolards spouting bullshit.
>>77577010>leisurely walk>>77577003>leisurely meaning don't force the tempo, don't elongate stride, keep pelvis forward, step front leg straight in knee below your center of gravity - that's gastrocnemius, that's calves, like alex joones walks in da meme, cause gastrocnemius bends knee and ankle at same time propelling you forward>>it feels slow but it isn't, you walk quite fast like that because your bone structure isn't collapsed down, you're elongated>>if you go ham and pump quads forward and force the tempo it will be near zero gastrocnemius, and gastrocnemius is NOT JUMPING, NOR ROONING - that's achilles tendon elasticity, yeah i did that as well, played basketball, did hundreds of set of calf raises "to failure" - it didn't grow, but very particular walking didand don't forget bot: >>77577003>THE OPPOSITE OF DEADLIFT, like weight as far from the shins as it goes, pelvis tucked under, spine bent, on the brink of tipping over - i got a handle attached via rope to two 10 plate stack, made specialty pin for that with an eye made out of chain link, and i just hover it on the brink of tipping over and i feel gastrocnemius (with bent knees of course) working preventing knee extension, and between alex jones walk and this it's getting juicy :D
>>77576783I enjoy this one. Reminds me of the ropes we used for Thai boxing years ago. Nice and heavy.
>>77576783It will shrink your calves. If you hiit your t will go up significantly. A weighted rope is easier to sence. I use pvc. It is the cornerstone of my cardio. Rope and squats.
No but do it, it's fun>what to look forSo just get a cheap rope to start with. You get speedropes and weighted ropes, but just get a normal one now and later if you get into it you can diversifyFor length, you want the rope to come up to about your armpit give or take when you stand one it. Without a rope measure the distance from your armpit to inbetween your feet, or be lazy and just google rough rope length for your height. You can cinch up on the rope or hold it lower on the handles to shorten/lengthen it if you're tripping too muchTo learn to skip:I wrote some shit out but you aren't going to learn from reading, just type "boxer's skip" into youtube and copy what somebody does. Protip: count the number of consecutive skips you get without tripping, and try to beat your record every timeThe only "trick" if you like, that I can do is double unders, best is 10 in a row but usually it's like 4-5. We do these in my boxing gym interspersed with crossovers (I can't do, cba learning) and a few other different skips that aren't hard. Once you get the hang of generically skipping, if you look up different skipping tricks or footwork patterns I'm sure you'll find some that are pretty easy to do and immediately make skipping less monotonous and more enjoyableI heard a challenge on a muay thai video a while back, the guy was making fun about stupid muay thai influencers selling shitty shadowboxing courses, and he challenged them to skip rope for 30mins straight without stopping. I might try this and see how hard it is (we usually skip for 3mins, shadowbox 1min, repeat, I've never skipped continuously more than like 5mins). If you get into it that can be something you aim for as wellSkipping inspo, this guy chez cantere is a great skipper, has a bunch of videos on his channelhttps://youtu.be/U_SoIRQLEZw
>>77577018Mine looks like it came out of the same place. Excellent, ive worn out the bearings.
>>77576783Best one is none, just listen to music and jump with the beat
>>77576893>How will jumping on my toes in quick succession for 10 to 15 minutes stimulate my calves?
>>77577075:) nice
