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For the Love of Ladders

When: Saturday, August 29, 2020; Q: Jolt; Pax: Atomic, McQueen, Hawkeye, Dig, Summertime, Duchess, 007.

Disclaimer: Work at your own pace and modify if needed.

The Thang: Two ladder-style sets, each with 4 exercises and 4 rounds. Round 1: Complete each exercise for 15 seconds with a five second rest between each; Round 2: 30 seconds of work and 10 seconds rest; Round 3: 45 seconds of work and 15 seconds of rest; Round 4: Work through each exercise for 60 seconds resting 20 seconds between each.

Set 1: Jumping lunges to rock bottom squat, sit-throughs, tick-tocks in plie squat, and reverse plank with alternating leg lifts.

Set 2: Push-up / plank walk / leg lift combo, single leg dead-lifts (jumping to switch legs each rep), curtsy lunges, and bridge dips with alternating leg lifts.

After each set we completed a one minute challenge. Set 1: Crouching tiger hidden planks; Set 2: Side lunges.

Inspiration: “New Beginnings” by Helen Steiner Rice