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Monday Ladder

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

Description

A 50-40-30-20-10 descending ladder of overhead presses and sit-ups, holding the ruck overhead through the sit-ups is optional, hope you have a great Monday.

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Workout

Warm-up

5 min
  • 5-minute easy walk plus shoulder rolls and a few light presses without the ruck.

For Time

  • 50-40-30-20-10
  • Ruck Overhead Presses
  • Ruck Sit-ups (optionally hold the ruck overhead throughout for an added challenge)
  • Complete as fast as possible.

Cool Down

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

Movement Breakdown

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.

Ruck Sit-ups

  • Lie on your back holding the ruck against your chest, knees bent, feet flat.
  • Curl up to a full sit-up, keeping the ruck tight to your chest.
  • Lower back down with control and repeat.