Your hands are tired after 50 jumps? You're probably death-gripping the handles. Let's fix that.
The Problem
Squeezing too hard tenses your forearms, shoulders, and even your neck. You gas out before your legs do.
The Fix: Light Fingers
Hold the handles like you're holding a bird - firm enough it won't fly away, gentle enough you won't crush it.
- Grip with your fingers, not your palm
- Thumbs point forward along the handle
- Wrists stay relaxed and do the rotation work
Where Your Hands Go
Keep your hands at hip height, slightly in front of your body. Elbows stay close to your sides. The rotation comes from your wrists - not big arm circles.
The Test
After 100 jumps, shake out your hands. If they're cramped or white-knuckled, you're gripping too hard. Relax and try again.
Coach Joaquín says: "The rope follows your wrists. Tense arms make tense jumps."
Master this relaxed grip and you'll jump longer, faster, and with way less fatigue. It's the small adjustment that makes everything else easier.