![]() ![]() Bench (To help reach the bar if it’s too high).Lifting partner (To assist in getting your chin over the bar).Lifting Band (To assist in completing the pull-up or doing more repetitions with full range of motion).Pull-ups are one of the most effective upper body movements to develop strength and that strength will help translate over to Rope Climbs very well. There is a good chance you’ve probably already of Pull-ups as a Rope Climb alternative, but I couldn’t not include them. (Which is oftentimes the case for towels that are relegated for the gym) Towels can and will rip, especially if they are cheap and/or older towels. Make sure to test the integrity of your towels every time before using them. In this case, try to pull your chin higher than your hands at the top of the rep. *When doing Towel Pull-ups, there is a good chance that you’ll be gripping the towels too far below the bar to then be able to get your chin over the bar. Slowly lower yourself back to the starting position.Pause for 1 second with your chin over the bar.Engage the upper back and pull up until your chin is over the bar*.Grab the towels, engage the core muscles and do not cross your legs.Use a bench to get to the bar if it is too high.Wrap two towels about shoulder-width around a pull-up bar.Pull Up Bar (Either as part of a rack or a wall-mounted bar).You won’t be able to incorporate the lower body as you do with rope climbing, but the upper body and especially the grip will get challenged very similarly. If you’re without a rope, Towel Pull-ups are one of the best Rope Climb alternatives you can do that will closely mimic rope climbing. Hopefully, no matter what equipment you have access to or what your level of experience is, one of these Rope Climb alternatives will work for you. This is why you’ll also see horizontal rows as well, which may not mimic the exact same movement pattern but will still help develop back and biceps strength. However, there is a limited amount of vertical rowing exercises as a whole and many also require specific equipment and/or a certain level of strength. That’s why you’ll find vertical rowing exercises listed below first. Ideally, you’d like to replace a vertical rowing exercise (an exercise where you pull from high to low) with another vertical rowing exercise. I’ve also included both beginner and advanced movements. I’ve tried to include a wide variety of exercises including exercises that use different pieces of equipment. I’m about to share with you 10 alternatives that you can use in place of Rope Climbs. Whatever the reason, you’re in the right place. Or, maybe you’re not able to do Rope Climbs (yet!) because they are CRAZY HARD to do. Maybe your gym simply doesn’t have a rope. However, if you’re here then you’re looking for a Rope Climb alternative. They will develop back strength, grip strength, coordination and core stability. ![]()
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