Ask AI: What muscles are you working when you campus up and down a hanging rope?

Climbing a rope, or "campusing", involves a full-body workout, depending on the technique you use. However, your upper body muscles will do most of the work. The key muscles involved include: 1. Arms – Both your biceps and triceps work together when you pull yourself up and lower yourself down a rope. Your biceps primarily work when pulling yourself up, while your triceps help control your movement as you descend. 2. Shoulders – Your deltoids (shoulder muscles) assist in stabilization and the pulling motion. 3. Back – Your lats (latissimus dorsi) are the main muscles at work in your back. They are involved in the pulling action required to climb the rope. The rhomboids, lower and mid traps are also used for stabilizing the shoulder blades. 4. Core – Your abs (especially the obliques), lower back muscles and hip flexors help you raise your knee and maintain body stability while climbing. 5. Grip – Your forearms and grip strength are heavily utilized to hold onto the rope. 6. Legs - If you use techniques like the S-wrap or J-hook, your legs (specifically your thighs, hamstrings, and glutes) assist in holding your body onto the rope, taking some of the strain off your upper body. Remember, if you're a beginner, approach this exercise with caution as it requires a fair amount of strength and conditioning. It's smart to start on a lower intensity workout to build up your strength.