Jumping rope works most muscles in the body including the lower body, upper body, and cardiovascular system. It engages the calf muscles, quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and thigh tensors in the lower body. The upper body is worked through rotating the wrists and shoulders to swing the rope, engaging the arms, biceps, back, and chest muscles. Jumping rope also improves heart health and is as beneficial for cardiovascular fitness as 30 minutes of jogging in just 10 minutes of jumping rope.