How To Do Jump Rope Side Swings So Fast, SO SMOOTH, You Could Cut An Apple In Half 🍎... (Probably)

[@RopeRage]

The EXPLOSIVE Rage Rope is now available 🧨: www.roperage.co.uk/product-page/the-rage-rope 🌐SHIPPING WORLDWIDE Those poor apples! 🍎💔 *TIMESTAMPS: 0:28 The Side Swing vs. The Switching Side Swing 1:01 Accurate Side Swing Technique 2:30 Breaking Down The ‘Switching’ Side Swing

[@christopherhughes9984]

I like your scientific approach to jump rope technique plus your tutorials are understandable & effective.

[@RopeRage]

Thanks a lot Christopher. LOTS of work goes into these videos, and sometimes that involves research into bodily mechanics and whatnot. It's always great to get a comment like this showing appreciation for that sort of thing. Anyway I hope you've been doing good, training been progressing well? Cheers, - Glen

[@stargirl369]

Really appreciate you explaining the reason for keeping the hands in the same position (like dominant on top during the whole swing) rather than switching hand positions with each swing. Super helpful! Also you look so good jumping! Hope I get to that level of awesome too lol

[@RopeRage]

thanks, glad you enjoyed this video! Yes, absolutely-the little details are super important. With persistent training and the aim of developing a specific style of jump rope training my form became more natural and relaxed, so I'm glad you think it looks good 😎 Hopefully these videos (and a few other things that I'm excited to be releasing soon!) will help you achieve that level of awesome 👍🏽 As well as the videos, feel free to drop any queries/questions about your training here on the channel; I'll help out where I can. Also, I should apologise for the delayed response here; took a hiatus from KZbin for a a few months and have just got back to responding to comments. Hope you're doing well, -Glen

[@jackiehuang5391]

Thank you so much for answering my question Glen. It's so happy to see my request appear on this tutorial, i will try my best to learn the switching side swing technique.

[@RopeRage]

No problem, I'm glad to hear you found it helpful! I'm sure you will get it with some practice 👍🏽 All the best with your training, -Glen

[@vicb3903]

I’ve watched tutorials on the double side swing from all the bigger (and some smaller) skipping rope KZbinrs but yours is just miles ahead in terms of teaching technique. Love the way you break down the move (pretty smart). Keep it up mate!

[@vicb3903]

@UCyrtAe2yMhfPCYM0QM0o1Kw Thank you for replying. Congrats on finishing the handbook - will be getting one soon. Keep up the brilliant work mate!

[@RealBrandTheNew]

Nice tutorials ! I found a love for jump rope since starting boxing. And I just wanna keep improving my rump rope skills. Wanna get your skill level. Great help 👍

[@RopeRage]

Hey brand, thanks for this message 👍🏽 Yeah, jump rope is a secret weapon for boxers to develop their skills! I'm glad you find the tutorials useful; there will be much more to come VERY soon but we are currently taking some time away from making videos to work on other projects for Rope Rage. Exciting stuff on the way ⚡️ In the meantime, there are hundreds of hours of videos with tricks and tips that can help you boost your skill level 🚀 Any questions, feel free to ask anytime. Cheers, -Glen

[@RopeRage]

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[@alicia_rae28]

Best side swing tutorial out there thanks!!!!

[@RopeRage]

thanks Alicia, glad you found this one useful! Also, apologies for the delayed reply here - the past few weeks were crazy getting things together for our launch of the Rope Rage training handbook last weekend 🚀 Looking forward to getting back to more workout videos soon. Hope you're doing well, - Glen

[@paultonna3843]

As always Glen , Very easy to follow ,Fantastic stuff appreciate the help.

[@RopeRage]

Thanks a lot, Paul! Glad you found this one helpful - I'm a big fan of this technique so it was fun to make this video. Cheers, -Glen

[@shawndidstuffbeforehehadki806]

Great video Glen. I love the back to basics with the right vs. wrong. Two things: 1) at 0:03, you start out with your right hand going backward with the rope, then transition it to your left and pivot your body. That's badass and I'm trying that on Monday. 2) That shoulder stop you do at 3:43 is slick. Your transitions are incredibly smooth. I always learn something from your videos. Great stuff!

[@RopeRage]

haha! hey thanks for being patient with my reply on this one man. Completely missed this message somehow. Yeah good spot 🎯👌🏽 those pivots are a pretty cool way to transition from jumping forward to jumping backward. Did you get a chance to try it out? Lots of transition videos and other stuff coming soon! Just working to get things in place first and can’t wait to share 😎 Cheers, -Glen

[@kgsfitness7806]

Really great video dude!

[@RopeRage]

Thanks a lot KGS 😎 much appreciated!

[@pavankumaraakash]

*The BEST video in terms of switching the side swing 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 learnt them within minutes ❤️*

[@RopeRage]

I'm glad you enjoyed it uchiha 😎 great to hear this got your side swing razor sharp, always a pleasure for me to hear how many people find the videos helpful so thanks for reaching out. Keep progressing, don't stop! 🚀 -Glen

[@dekovenmyers117]

Great post, because I have a lot of technical faults that need to be tightened up. Your post on the double under was the best explanation I have heard also.... My brain be though😆😆 Great teacher you are.

[@RopeRage]

haha, thanks a lot my guy! Yeah I'm all ears and will help out wherever I can. Just curious, which double under video was is specifically? Would be good to know - there are a few on this KZbin channel 😄 Appreciate it! -Glen

[@dekovenmyers117]

@@RopeRage you had a video that uses clock position to explain the correct timing to jump (5 o'clock)

[@RopeRage]

ah yeah, thanks! Have heard good things about that one; glad you found it useful man 👍🏽

[@faina7593]

Best tutorial ever! You are so précise 👍hope the best for your channel

[@RopeRage]

Much appreciated, sarah - glad you enjoyed this one! Have just been taking a short hiatus from video production to work on some other exciting Rope Rage projects, so there's MUCH more to come soon.Other than that, hope you’ve been doing well lately in spite of the challenging times 👍🏽 Cheers, -Glen

[@FreeMind...]

Thank you. It's was very informative. 👍

[@RopeRage]

thanks Dimitris, I'm glad this video was helpful

[@Carlon847]

This video is nicely put together… great editing and great tips.

[@RopeRage]

thanks, glad you liked it! Hope it helps out with your training 🙏🏽

[@JahsharnExtremeBodyFitness]

Nice one bro, you cant script the little boy at the end, Bless him :D

[@RopeRage]

haha! I think he'll be a future leader for sure 😎 Thanks, glad you liked the video -Glen

[@JahsharnExtremeBodyFitness]

For sure, he spoke with such authority 😆👌🏾

[@RopeRage]

@@JahsharnExtremeBodyFitness absolutely 😂

[@PDCS9]

Thank you! Really helpful. :)

[@RopeRage]

no problem, Pya. Glad it helped out!

[@ocuesta22]

Thanks for this videos, clear explanation. See you

[@RopeRage]

thanks mate, glad you found this one useful!

[@sabadabigarage1595]

Best explained

[@RopeRage]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@pantarei011]

Great video bro and amazing balcony 👍💪

[@RopeRage]

thanks mate, it's not as much space as usual but I can still train so can't complain 👍🏽 Glad you enjoyed the video -Glen

[@aadijumps386]

Loved it

[@RopeRage]

Glad to hear it, Aadi. Hope training/recovery is going well 👍🏽💪🏽

[@aadijumps386]

@@RopeRage yes it us

[@aadijumps386]

*is, did 87 doubles yesterday

[@RopeRage]

@@aadijumps386 great to hear - keep progressing 🚀

[@lightning5415]

Thank you

[@RopeRage]

no problem!

[@verdrehteseele8525]

Glen, I notice that you have started using non-mechanised handle pvc cord jump rope more more. Have transitioned your in it? A detailed video on jump rope with swivel mechanism vs Jump Rope without swivel mechanism would be really interesting.

[@RopeRage]

Good spot, Verdrehte! Yeah, so I do switch between using swivel mechanism and non-swivel just to keep things fresh. Don't want to get to a point where I am too reliant on one style of rope. I still LOVE the swivel mechanism ropes for speed and smoothness; sometimes the closest rope to me is just a regular rope, so I use that in the video 😄 There is a video on this channel called Speed Ropes vs. Regular Ropes, have you seen that one? That might be able to answer any questions you have. Lemme know 👍🏽 -Glen

[@Aman-hh4dt]

Thank you bro

[@RopeRage]

no problem, glad it was helpful

[@syan-dev]

I subscribed just because of your ending haha

[@RopeRage]

haha, thanks An - that ending always cracks me up! Also, apologies for the delayed reply here - the past few weeks were crazy getting things together for our launch of the Rope Rage training handbook last weekend. Looking forward to getting back to more workout videos soon. Hope you're doing well Cheers, -Glen

[@monkeyjoint88]

nice Thank you

[@RopeRage]

you're welcome wok!

[@arvandor6820]

So, I mostly don't struggle with side swings, but when I try to do southpaw variants, specifically on my left side, the rope often twists on itself and when I try to open it to jump through if I'm not super aggressive with flicking it open it won't actually overcome the twist. It does this with any rope I use, so it's not the rope, it's something with my hand/wrist movements I'm certain, I just can't figure out what exactly the problem is.

[@RopeRage]

Arvendor, I get what you mean. In fact, I think I’ll make a video on this one soon to demonstrate as I have heard this issue before. Whenever the rope twists on itself it's because there isn't enough separation. 

I’d definitely recommend using the Rage Gear nunchucks, or if you don’t have any, just use two sticks - I’m serious about that. Because what you’ve described there is often down to isolation of the hands. I hope this helps out a bit, but I will explain more in the video soon if not anyway. Cheers, - Glen

[@NasserAlhameli]

Love the vid!! Q: What the point of the switching or to transmit the right hand on the top of the left and opposite? Couldn't we just have one hand,, say the right one fixed ?

[@RopeRage]

Hey Nasser, glad you enjoyed the vid and thanks for reaching out 😎 So the point with switching is essentially balance. With Rope Rage training, one of the most important aspects is to develop into a well-rounded athlete, and having to use only our dominant hand can build reliance and one-sidedness. So for example, if we’re constantly side-swinging with the right hand leading, we become reliant on that and it can cause muscular imbalances over time. In the training handbook (which is almost finished! 😁) coming soon, I address this at length, but a good way to think of it is with running - It would be a bit strange to say “when I run, I step better with my right leg than my left.” And that’s because we’ve been walking all our lives and have built a BALANCE of using both legs. The idea here is the same. Both hands don’t exactly have to be perfectly equal in ability, but they should at least both be proficient. The rule is always when you’re comfortable doing it on your strong side, start to work on the weak side. It pays off in the end and unlocks A LOT of “ninja” ability. A bit of a long response here but I just wanted to make sure I answered your question thoroughly 👍🏽 How’s your training been going lately? Hope it’s been progressing well 🚀 Cheers, -Glen

[@markduckmanton4227]

Cheers for this, any advice on slightly heavier jump rope? I’m thinking it might help my timing.I’ve seen some from crossrope.com...they are ridiculously expensive and ship from USA. Any thing similar and cheaper in the U.K./ Europe?

[@RopeRage]

Yeah good question, Marcus. I'm not sure for the UK, as I use some pretty basic plastic ropes I got from Amazon as well as some Rx SmartGear ropes. I think the latter are good and you can get different rope weights, but they are also based in the US. I was told some time ago that there was an outlet in the UK also, but that was some time ago and I can't confirm whether they're still around. Would say have a look on Amazon/Google for weighted ropes (you can also send me an email of a rope you find that you'd like a second opinion on, if you'd like)-other than that, apologies I can't be much help here! Let me know how you get on 👍🏽 Cheers, -Glen

[@paultonna3843]

Hi Guys just to help Hopefully, I saved up and purchased Cross rope lean set about a month ago definitely worth it I found it really helped with timing. Also no customs, as Glen you were right it ships from Ireland. Hope this helps.

[@Socially-Distance-Deez-Nutz]

@@paultonna3843 totally agree, I've purchased several of the weighted ropes from crossrope, both the 'get lean' and 'get strong' sets, definitely recommend the 1/4 lb and 1/2 lb ropes for beginners, helps greatly with the timing. Thinking of getting the 3lb titan soon....

[@RopeRage]

Hopefully this all helps out. It's great to see collaborative contributions in this comments section! Cheers guys 🙌🏽

[@markduckmanton4227]

Thanks for all the useful information guys. Father’s Day is coming up, I was asked what I wanted. Looks like it some funds towards a cross rope instead of tequila! Will practice the above after work, cheers again Glen et al.

[@justindaubney5361]

Hi bud where can I please order book from?? How much is it also?

[@RopeRage]

Hey Justin, the book will be available on the Rope Rage website (the site is under construction right now while the web designers get it ready, but it will be live again on Sunday). It will be £14.99, excluding shipping costs which are dependent on where you are in the world. It'll be in both physical format and a digital PDF format, with the digital format at £12.99. Hope that helps, excited to be sharing it soon! - Glen

[@justindaubney5361]

@@RopeRage Wahey brilliant very exciting defo get hard copy Good luck with it.

[@Lizzy514]

Helpful

[@RopeRage]

Glad you liked this one, Elizabeth!

[@micha4978]

Hey I have a weird problem with my side swings maybe you know the cause of it? When I'm swinging to my right side the rope starts to twist itself, especially at a higher speed. It doesn't happen when I'm swinging it to my left side though. I tried switching my lead hand but it has no effect on it. Is it possible that the rope has something to do with it?

[@RopeRage]

Hey Mich, thanks for reaching out and apologies for the delayed response here; I could’ve sworn I replied but it looks like it didn’t send-things have been quite hectic after the launch of the Rope Rage training handbook this week! I can definitely say it's not particularly an issue with the rope, because you only experience it on one side. That suggests it's something to do with how you handle the rope on your right side. Good thing is that you're comfortable on your other side, so in this case you can use your left side to "teach" your right side. I do this a lot myself. If one side is weaker, pause and really focus in on your stronger side, the little details, why exactly your stronger side works and your weaker side doesnt-then try to replicate that on the other side; using a mirror helps too! There's actually a video no this channel that I'd definitely recommend because it goes into rope tangling in detail (why it happens, which ropes are more prone to tangling, etc.) Search for a vid under 'NO MORE STRESSFUL SIDE SWINGS' on this channel and I'm sure it'll help out. I know this is a bit of a lengthy reply, but I just wanted to make sure I answered your question properly (especially since the hectic schedule has meant it has taken a month for you to get a response here! 😄) Keep me posted on how you get on 👍🏽 - Glen

[@MajesticLawnGnome]

Is the switching side swing also known as the double side swing? Sorry I am not the brightest trying to get this all down 😂 my issue is my rope keeps getting tangled ugh 😩

[@RopeRage]

switching is about swapping the lead hand and the 'follower' hand ( top hand and bottom hand here) - there's another video on this channel that looks into the tangling issue called How To Stop Your Skipping Rope Tangling All The Damn Time 🙄 (NO MORE STRESSFUL SIDE SWINGS) it's an older one but a good one, check it out! Cheers, - Glen

[@MajesticLawnGnome]

@@RopeRagethat video helped out a ton I just watched your video about how important it is to be ambidextrous to help prevent injuries soo will keep working on practicing each side to improve coordination and muscle memory your channel is wayyyy under rated! Truly appreciate these videos

[@shao5889]

Thanks a lot, now I won’t hit myself with the rope so often 😂

[@RopeRage]

Glad you found this one helpful! How has the training been going? Also, apologies for the delayed reply here - the past few weeks were crazy getting things together for our launch of the Rope Rage training handbook last weekend. Looking forward to getting back to more workout videos soon. Cheers, -Glen

[@shao5889]

@@RopeRage getting this one thing right opens the door to a lot of cool variations. Now i can finally try new tricks without the fear of hitting myself unnecessarily 😂

[@IxMaKaVeLi187xI]

Too helpful.. How bout dem apples

[@RopeRage]

I might actually have to try that now... Fruit ninja style 😎 Glad you found the vid helpful!

[@sabadabigarage1595]

What ropes you use ?

[@RopeRage]

hey sABA, to be totally honest I actually switch up my ropes all the time to prevent my skill level from becoming reliant on any one kind of rope. But I'm currently working on a design for a rope that will be better than any rope I've ever used. just putting the finishing touches to make it just right, so stay tuned on that! 💫 Also, apologies for the delayed reply here - the past few months we've been working hard to launch our brand new Rage Gear range of equipment on our website. I'm pleased that we have now launched this week, so more videos coming soon. I hope your training has been progressing well 🚀 Cheers, -Glen

[@snoopyding473]

why I easily got my rope tangled when doing double side swings.

[@RopeRage]

Hi Snoopy - first off, apologies for the delayed reply. It’s been pretty hectic at my end recently so I’m just getting back to responding to messages. 

For the double side swings tangling happens a lot when first learning. This is because the key with this technique is the timing; have you been able to make progress with it at this point?

 And also, what kind of rope are you using?

 Cheers 
- Glen

[@scroogemcduckrich9705]

hair dope!!

[@RopeRage]

Haha, thanks I appreciate it

[@salibkh3208]

I just suscrived 😂😂😂

[@RopeRage]

haha! great stuff

[@romanstika3506]

👍👍👍

[@berenebairona4839]

You are a God among men

[@RopeRage]

much appreciated Kairona! I hope your training has been progressing well lately 🚀 Cheers, - Glen

[@Lizzy514]

Make more :)

[@RopeRage]

will do :) Currently making a list of topics for the future; definitely let me know if there's any particular videos you'd like to see 👍🏽 Cheers, - Glen

[@JoelYoungsey]

Thanks dude I was changing my hand over I will watch the video again when I train in a bit. Thank you. Subsrive!!! ;)

[@RopeRage]

Thanks for subsriving Joel - I appreciate it! 😄 Also, apologies for the delayed reply here - the past few weeks were crazy getting things together for our launch of the Rope Rage training handbook last weekend. Looking forward to getting back to more workout videos soon. Hope you're doing well Cheers, -Glen

[@JoelYoungsey]

@@RopeRage Appreciate the reply and looking forward to the content.