#Tips For Double Unders

If you’re struggling with doubleunders: ❌ Don’t: Keep arms straight out, turning from your shoulders…this wastes energy, wrecks your timing, and shortens your rope. ✅ Do: Elbows pinned to your ribs, hands by your hips, turn from your wrists…This keeps the rope path tight and fast, it saves energy, and gives you smooth consistent reps. Focus on technique first & the rest will take care of itself

Double Unders can be fun 😁😅 Here are 5 Steps to help you start stringing them together ⤵️ 1) Buy your OWN Rope • less variables • same length & weight every workout 2) Start Jumping More • Better Jumping Capacity = Bigger Sets • If you trip every 3 reps you’re never building that endurance • Penguin Double Taps are your best friend 3) Keep your Hands Close & Your Elbows Closer • If your hands leave your hips, the rope SHORTENS • A short rope leads to trips no matter what 4) Record your Sets • How do you know what to FIX if you don’t know what went WRONG 5) PRACTICE • Practice more • Practice with intent • Be patient, you don’t learn a new skill overnight Double Unders are one of the most common movements in The Open, are you dreading them or praying they pop up?! #CrossFit | #TheOpen | #DoubleUnders

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Scaling double unders to 2x the single unders doesn’t work. It will only make you better at single unders. Double unders require 2 things 1. Timing 2. Practice Find weird exercises, experiment Get frustrated Go back to the drawing board Try again EXTRA TIP: Try jump to a metronome of 110bpm, it will help with rhythm

Here are 3 tips to get your first double unders: 1. Slow the rope down Control beats speed. Don’t try to whip it as fast as possible. A slower rope lets you focus on timing and gives your feet a chance to clear the floor twice. 2. Jump a little higher than your normal skip You don’t need huge jumps—just enough for the rope to pass under twice. Think light, quick, and controlled, not power jumping like a box jump. 3. One rep at a time Don’t stress about linking them together yet. Nail a single clean double under first. Once your timing is solid, stringing reps will come naturally. Bonus mindset shift: don’t think about 10 in a row. Focus on one good rep at a time—small wins add up fast.

Double unders showing up in today’s workout? 👀🔥 Perfect timing. Coach Q breaks down: ✅ Proper double under form ✅ Common mistakes ✅ Simple tips to help you get your FIRST double under Whether you’re chasing consistency or still working toward that first rep, this video is a must-watch. Remember….skills are built through patience, practice, and good fundamentals. Stick with it and trust the process 💪 Drop a ⚡️ in the comments if double unders are your jam… or a 😅 if they still humble you. #TheVFit #DoubleUnders #crossfit #jumprope #trusttheprocess

Focus on a smooth jump, smooth flick of your wrist and make sure you breathe. Always know where your wrists are and never let them get behind you. Save this @ausletics #Coach #coaching #coachingcues #doubleunders

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Tips on Double Unders! - Having the right rope length is always step #1. A good starting point is handles by the armpits when you step on it, and adjust due to preference from there -SLOWER tempo singles when building up and go right onto doubles. BEST TIP: double unders are skill and timing based, which means the best way to build up to them is to spend time doing them. All you need is 3-5 minutes of trying, feeling out what works and what doesn't, do this 3 times a week and you have no choice but to succeed ⚡⚡

Ever notice double unders get worse the harder you try? Bonus tips: • Double unders are a skill • Be patient — coordination comes before intensity • Expect welts — part of the learning curve • Practice 3–5x per week • Short, clean sets > max attempts Save this before your next workout.

Double unders aren’t magic, They’re earned. If you’re tripping on DUs, stop just “trying harder” and start building the pattern: ✔️ Tall single skips (posture matters) ✔️ Penguin jumps (feel the timing) ✔️ Singles + doubles mixed (control > chaos) ✔️ Unbroken doubles (now you earn the flex) This is how I coach athletes to go from frustrated to fluent, without smashing their calves or their confidence. DM me “DUBS” or hit the link in my bio to start training smarter, not just harder. #doubleunders #crossfitskills #mastersathlete #crossfitcoach #onlinecoaching trainwithintent sam_sweatbox

Mastering the basics is the only way to level up. 📈 We’ve all been there - stepping over the rope, untangling handles, and losing precious seconds in the middle of a workout. These simple shifts in your hand position and how you end your set will save you a massive amount of time and energy. Whether you’re prepping for Double Unders or just getting started, these tips will help you find your flow! 1️⃣ The Horseshoe Start with the rope behind you to jump straight in. 2️⃣ The Pocket: Keep hands low and elbows bent. 3️⃣ The Toe Catch: Finish clean so you're ready for the next round. #singleundertips #crossfitopen #rxsmartgear