Battling ropes
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Battling ropes (also known as battle ropes or heavy ropes) are used for fitness training to increase full body strength and conditioning.[1] They were designed by John Brookfield in 2006, who developed the system around his backyard.[1][2] The battling rope can be alternatively used as a resistance training technique. After its development, John taught the system to Special Forces, the Cincinnati Bengals,[3] and the Olympic wrestling team.[2] Since then, the training system has increased in popularity and has expanded to mainstream gyms.[4]
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Battling ropes have numerous advantages including the fact they are easy to use, and increase power output.[5] With one battle rope per upper extremity, they also work out each arm independently, overcoming strength imbalances.[6] It also reduces orthopedic load on joints.[3]
Battling ropes are thick, heavy and strong in order to give significant resistance,[1][4] and there are numerous types of ropes used.[1][6] The ropes typically have two common diameters (25 mm and 44 mm) and common standard lengths (5 m, 10 m, and 25 m).[1] Some battle ropes now have a flexible metal core, making them heavier, shorter and allowing the user to move during training without being restricted by an anchor point.[7]