Suitcase Steps and Kicks
Description
Five rounds for time, step-ups carrying the ruck like a suitcase, paired with a set of flutter kicks.
Workout
Warm-up
5 min- 5-minute easy walk plus a few bodyweight step-ups.
5 Rounds For Time
- 25 Ruck Suitcase Step-ups
- 25 Ruck Flutter Kicks (4-count)
Cool Down
5 min- Easy walk, then stretch your legs and core.
Movement Breakdown
Ruck Suitcase Step-ups
- Hold the ruck at your side by its handle, like a suitcase, arm straight down.
- Find a sturdy box or bench roughly knee height.
- Step up fully, driving through your lead foot's heel, keeping the ruck steady at your side.
- Step back down under control and switch hands as needed.
Ruck Flutter Kicks
- Lie on your back with the ruck resting on your lower shins or held at your chest.
- Lift your legs a few inches off the ground and flutter them in a small, steady kicking motion.
- Keep your lower back pressed into the ground throughout.