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Battle ropes

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

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WorksFront deltsForearmsAbsQuads

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How to do it

  1. Setup: An end in each hand, soft knees, hips back.
  2. Fast alternating waves
  3. Keep the waves reaching the anchor

Muscles worked

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