What Is The Deal With These Battle Ropes?

[Cog]

I changed gyms,they have a room withTRX,rings,and battle ropes.Are these ropes of any value in the opinion of any members here?

 

[biglove]

endurance is what i think these rope are used for, mostly used in crossfit

 

[Frank.Castle]

I changed gyms,they have a room withTRX,rings,and battle ropes.Are these ropes of any value in the opinion of any members here?

My gym just got a set, I’ve been experimenting with them as a warm up on shoulder days. Gets blood moving for sure

 

[Cog]

Everything I have read about them says the same thing.  Stay away!!  These activities ppl do at crossfit are harmful and useless outside of crossfit.

Heres a quick T-Nation read.

https://www.t-nation.com/training/3-shoulder-killers-to-avoid

I agree with them that rings are dangerous if not done correctly.

 

[YYZgeddylee]

ropes are a good way to add variety to a boring conditioning program, make you breath hard and sweat.

rings are super versatile, they'll make you a different kind of strong. check out chad waterbury's videos.

Buy a Jungle Gym rather than TRX, much better design, better quality.

 

[Fizzyx]

ropes are a good way to add variety to a boring conditioning program, make you breath hard and sweat.

This.

Just a movement that adds a bit of excitement for folks that otherwise do not really enjoy working out. 

A lot of fitness trends are simply new fads to attract customers. Functional movements and sport specific training aside, any movement that creates resistance or cardio demand is some form of exercise.