Deadlift Ladder:

  • 3 sets of 5 reps increasing weight each set.
  • 3 sets of 4 reps. First and second set are done at the same weight as the second and third set from above. Increase weight on last set.
  • 3 sets of 3 reps. First and second set are done at the same weight as the second and third set from above. Increase weight on last set.
  • 3 sets of 2 reps. First and second set are done at the same weight as the second and third set from above. Increase weight on last set.
  • 3 sets of 1 rep. First and second set are done at the same weight as the second and third set from above. Increase weight on last set.
  • 10 Overhead Dumbbell Sit-Ups / 10 Prisoner Get-Ups between every three sets (Every time the athlete changes rep count).

Example:

  • 5 @ 95, 105, 125
  • 4 @ 105, 125, 145
  • 3 @ 125, 145, 155
  • 2 @ 145, 155, 175
  • 1 @ 155, 175, 185