# @lauren_e_weeks on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DMdJovSxHxW
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/59019680-lauren-e-weeks-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-07-23T15:36:57.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Lauren Weeks (@lauren_e_weeks) — https://gondola.cc/lauren_e_weeks

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Double unders are a simple but sneaky skill that challenges your rhythm, timing, and control.

If you’re struggling to get consistent, here are some strategies to focus on:

• Keep your wrists relaxed and fast. Your wrist should power the rope, not your arms.
• Jump just high enough. Try to aim for efficiency and not for height.
• Stay tall through your spine with a slight lean forward. (This one can take some time)
• Land softly on the balls of your feet to stay springy and in control. (Also a great calf exercise!)

Try to avoid these mistakes:

• Big arm circles. Big arms slow down your rope and will waste energy.
• Tucking your knees up instead of jumping straight.
• Looking down. This will break your posture and throw off your timing.
• Holding your breath. It creates tension which can lead to missed reps.

I hope this helps!

It took me many months to become consistent with double unders when I was first trying to learn them. It was not a skill I was able to pick up immediately. And it was incredibly frustrating. But this skill can help hone in patience, rhythm, and resilience.

thehybridengine 

#jumprope #doubleunders

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