Treadmills, rowers and bikes are all fine
for cardiovascular exercise, but what if you want a high-intensity option that targets the pecs and biceps? That’s where battle ropes come in. Because they allow you to work at an all-out pace with very little chance of over-fatigue injury, they’re ideal for short, nasty bursts of effort that target your upper body – or, used creatively, every muscle. Use them for short intervals – 15 seconds on with 45 seconds’ rest, 10 times, for instance – or simply to failure at the end of your workout.
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