battle rope
noun
variants
or less commonly battling rope
plural battle ropes also battling ropes
: a piece of fitness equipment consisting of a thick heavy long rope that is typically anchored to a solid surface (such as a wall or post) at one end and gripped in the hand at the other end and that is usually used in pairs in exercises involving moving the arms up and down to cause the ropes to move in continuous waves or slam against the ground
Expect to dedicate between 20 and 30 feet of space to use your battle rope, depending upon which length you choose.—Brett Dvoretz
With an intense battle rope exercise, you can burn as many as 20 calories per minute. Your heart and muscles work hard to keep you twisting, slamming, and waving the ropes.—The Tacoma (Washington) Daily Index
—usually used in pluralIf you're at the end of your rope with your current fitness routine, battle ropes might be the answer.—Debbie Juniewicz
Inside, bright red walls frame a space where there's room to box, lift weights and wave battling ropes.—Kimberly Wethal
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