Rope Climbing Calories Burned by City
Rope Climbing burns approximately 290 calories per 30 minutes at 160 lbs. Find your city below for climate-adjusted estimates.
About Rope Climbing
Rope climbing involves ascending a vertical rope using a combination of upper body pulling strength, grip endurance, and leg technique. It is one of the most challenging bodyweight exercises, requiring significant lat, bicep, and forearm strength to move your entire body weight vertically. Rope climbing has been a staple of military and athletic training for centuries because it builds functional pulling strength that few other exercises can match. Even a single climb can elevate heart rate significantly due to the intense muscular effort required.
MET value: 8 · Category: Strength
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