Descending Press
Description
A quick descending ladder of burpees over the ruck and overhead presses, ten down to one.
Workout
Warm-up
5 min- 5-minute easy walk plus a few slow burpees and arm circles to get loose.
For Time (10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1)
- Burpees Over Ruck
- Ruck Overhead Press
- Complete as fast as possible.
Cool Down
5 min- Easy walk, then stretch your shoulders and hips.
Movement Breakdown
Burpee Over Ruck
- Stand with the ruck on the ground beside you.
- Drop into a burpee, hands on the ground on one side of the ruck.
- After the push-up and jump, hop both feet over the ruck to the other side to finish the rep.
- Alternate which side you jump over each rep.
Ruck Overhead Press
- Hold the ruck at shoulder height with both hands.
- Brace your core and press it straight overhead until arms are fully locked out.
- Lower back to shoulder height with control.