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Climbing · 11.02 · 2 of 3

Rope Climb, Seated Start

Athlete climbs up a suspended vertical rope from seated position on floor.

Rep Start
  • Seated, only glutes in contact with the ground.
  • Both hands off the rope.
Rep End
  • In contact with ground.
Rep Requirement
  • No part of the lower body except glutes may touch the ground before the rep end.
  • Touch designated target with one hand.
  • After touching target, show control below designated decent line, which means that both hands must go under the decent line before jumping off the rope.
Cycle & Post Rep
  • The athlete may return to rep start in any controlled manner.
Measurements
  • Target.
  • Designated descent line (can be same as target).
Equipment
  • Rope to ground
  • Elevated rope
Variations
  • V.18 - Legless
  • V.19 - Seated
  • V.21 - L-hang
Team Synchro
  • Rep start and rep end
  • Touch designated target with one hand
Load, range and execution options

Variations that can Apply

0.18Legless0.19Seated0.21L-Hang
Referenced by this standard

Associated Definitions

0.18

LEGLESS

Execution

May not use feet, thighs or any part of the body other than hands to support the body (and/or load) or assist in any way.

Rep Requirement

  • May not use feet, thighs or any part of the body other than hands to support the body (and/or load) or assist in any way.
  • This can be applied to ascending or descending during a rep or both.

Applies To

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POSITION

SEATED

Gluteus in contact with ground or starting object.

0.21

L-HANG

Load Position

Athlete hanging from object with legs held horizontally creating an "L" shape.

Rep Start

  • Athlete hanging from hands.
  • Hip bent, forming an L-shape.

Rep End

  • Athlete hanging from hands.
  • Hip bent, forming an L-shape.

Rep Requirement

  • Legs must remain over vertical target.
  • Feet must remain beyond horizontal target.

Cycle & Post Rep

  • Continuous segments: rep end is a valid rep start.
  • Otherwise: the athlete may return to rep start in any controlled manner.

Measurements

  • Vertical target: standard set so athletes legs must be held at a 90 degree angle with the body.
  • Horizontal target: at athlete ankle when legs are fully extended.

Equipment

  • Horizontal bar.
  • Rings.

Applies To

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Rope Climb, Seated Start (11.02) — IF3 Movement Standards