{"id":55997,"date":"2025-10-20T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/?p=55997"},"modified":"2025-10-20T10:10:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T08:10:15","slug":"15-min-ladder-challenge-for-strength","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/15-min-ladder-challenge-for-strength\/","title":{"rendered":"Workout of the week: 15-min ladder challenge for strength"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ALL LEVELS <\/strong>\/<strong> <\/strong>ladder challenge for strength \/ 15 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment<\/strong>: Kettlebell, dumbbells &amp; gym mat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Some days, the motivation just isn&#8217;t there, and your usual routine feels more like a chore than a choice. That&#8217;s why <strong>at EVO, we&#8217;re always looking for new ways to challenge you, keep things fresh, and ensure your workouts stay fun and motivating.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today&#8217;s twist? A <strong>ladder challenge for strength<\/strong>. Just <strong>3 exercises<\/strong>, starting with <strong>4 reps each<\/strong>. <strong>Every round, you&#8217;ll climb the ladder by adding 2 more reps \u2014 4, 6, 8, 10\u2026 as high as you can go within 15 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kettlebell swings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dumbbell reverse lunge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>V-ups<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to climb the ladder?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/join.evofitness.at\/7-day-trial\/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=blog-medium&amp;utm_campaign=7-day-trial\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1.png\" alt=\"evo at trial cta 7 days blog male\" class=\"wp-image-56837\" style=\"width:1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1-960x422.png 960w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1-480x211.png 480w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1-640x281.png 640w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-trial-cta-7-days-blog-male-1-720x316.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT SETUP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3 exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 reps in the 1st round<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add 2 reps every round<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment: Kettlebell, dumbbells &amp; gym mat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT EXERCISE LIST<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>15 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 &#8211; KETTLEBELL SWINGS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1st round: 4 reps \u2014 add 2 reps every round<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold the kettlebell with two hands and hinge the hips to initiate a swing.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rapidly drive to hip extension to swing the kettlebell upwards.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Control the downswing with a hip hinge, swinging the kettlebell between your legs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JvQZLkTuB_Q?si=dA9szxmyg8cKbnsu\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 &#8211; DUMBBELL REVERSE LUNGE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1st round: 4 reps \u2014 add 2 reps every round<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step back with your right leg, lowering until both knees bend at about 90 degrees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your chest upright, core braced, and front knee stacked above your ankle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drive through your front heel to return to a standing position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do the same number of reps for both legs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hEkuKiKFNPA?si=lUOTrZLeg-OdE21D\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 &#8211; V-UPS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1st round: 4 reps \u2014 add 2 reps every round<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lie on your back with your arms at your sides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage the core and rapidly bring your hands to your feet, and make a V-position with your body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your arms and legs as straight as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return under control and repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yrHlAo5pAxQ?si=F5TTzmvr_m6lobkS\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ladder challenge for strength completed. Time to choose your next workout:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/24-min-amrap-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">24-min AMRAP strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/15-min-front-chain-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15-min front-chain strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-gluteus-medius-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min gluteus medius strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/12min-metabolic-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12-min metabolic strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-lat-workout-for-strength\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-min lat workout for strength<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/30-min-chest-triceps-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30-min chest and triceps workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-lowerbody-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min lower-body strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-bicep-and-tricep-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min bicep and tricep workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-dumbbell-compound-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-min dumbbell compound workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/35-min-glutes-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">35-min glutes workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/15-min-core-and-oblique-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15-min\u00a0core and oblique workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/45-min-back-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">45-min back strength workout<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/memberships\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en.png\" alt=\"evo at standard sales campaign blog en\" class=\"wp-image-56816\" style=\"width:1024px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en.png 1024w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-960x422.png 960w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-480x211.png 480w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-640x281.png 640w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-720x316.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ALL LEVELS \/ ladder challenge for strength \/ 15 minutes Equipment: Kettlebell, dumbbells &amp; gym mat Some days, the motivation&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":56204,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"103","_seopress_titles_title":"Workout of the week: 15-min ladder challenge for strength | %%sitetitle%%","_seopress_titles_desc":"Routine can become boring. Shake it off with this ladder challenge for strength that keeps you engaged as it pushes your limits.","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[103],"tags":[936,1171,1611,126,935],"class_list":["post-55997","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-move","tag-wow","tag-strength-workout","tag-ladder-workout","tag-workout","tag-workout-of-the-week"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55997","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55997"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55997\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":56322,"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55997\/revisions\/56322"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/56204"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55997"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55997"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55997"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}