Instructions

Perform each exercise for 1 rep, then 2 reps, then 3 reps, till you reach 10 reps or 20-minutes (whichever comes first).

  • Sandbag Romanian deadlift
  • Sandbag hang clean
  • Sandbag front squat
  • Sandbag push press

For example;

Set 1:

Sandbag Romanian deadlift x 1 rep
Sandbag hang clean x 1 rep
Sandbag front squat x 1 rep
Sandbag push press x 1 rep

Set 2:

Sandbag Romanian deadlift x 2 reps
Sandbag hang clean x 2 reps
Sandbag front squat x 2 reps
Sandbag push press x 2 reps

Set 3:

Sandbag Romanian deadlift x 3 reps
Sandbag hang clean x 3 reps
Sandbag front squat x 3 reps
Sandbag push press x 3 reps
Etc…

Time yourself to see how long it takes to finish the workout.

Total workout time: 10-20 minutes.

Progressions

Beginners can regress the sandbag ladder workout by performing the basic deadlift, press and clean variations. Advanced people progress the workout by using a heavier sandbag and trying to finish the workout as fast as possible.