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Battle rope circles

A compound exercise for the front delts and rear delts, with help from the forearms, abs. Equipment: battle ropes.

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WorksFront deltsRear deltsForearmsAbs

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Half squat, one rope end in each hand.
  2. Draw circles with both hands, outward
  3. Switch to inward circles halfway

Muscles worked

Battle rope circles: 3D figure mid-rep with the front delts and rear delts highlighted

Equipment

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