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Mirror Ladder

Format
For Time
Duration
25-35 min
Equipment
Ruck (20/30 lb)

Description

High pulls climb up while strict presses count down, a mirrored ladder that finishes exactly where it started.

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Workout

Warm-up

5 min
  • 5-minute easy walk plus a few arm circles and light presses to warm up your shoulders.

For Time

  • 6-9-12-15-18 Ruck High Pulls
  • 18-15-12-9-6 Ruck Strict Press
  • Complete as fast as possible.

Cool Down

5 min
  • Easy walk, then stretch your shoulders and upper back.

Movement Breakdown

Ruck High Pull

  • Stand holding the ruck with both hands in front of your thighs.
  • Pull the ruck straight up along your body, leading with your elbows, until it reaches chest height.
  • Lower back down with control to the start position and repeat.

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.