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Devil’s Ladder - Crossfit Workout

AMRAP 6

30 Cal Standing Bike
30 DB Box Step Overs – Intermediate: @15/22,5 | RX: @17,5/25
3 Double DB Devil’s Press – Intermediate: @2x15/22,5 | RX: @2x17,5/25

Rest 2 min

AMRAP 6

20 Cal Standing Bike
20 DB Box Step Overs
2 Double DB Devil’s Press

Rest 2 min

AMRAP 6

10 Cal Standing Bike
10 DB Box Step Overs
1 Double DB Devil’s Press

Workout Overview

“Devil’s Ladder” is a descending-volume triplet that combines grindy machines, loaded step overs, and devil’s presses for a brutal conditioning punch. Each 6-minute AMRAP decreases in reps, demanding more urgency and tighter transitions as fatigue sets in.

Execution and Focus

Maintain a powerful cadence on the standing bike—go hard, but don’t overshoot your capacity in AMRAP 1. DB step overs are where pace can die—keep moving, stay efficient. Devil’s press should be crisp and explosive. Treat every transition like a chance to gain seconds. The lower the reps get, the harder you should push.

Strategy and Finish

Use AMRAP 1 to establish control. AMRAP 2 should feel like a shift into a more assertive gear. In AMRAP 3, go unbroken and attack. This workout rewards athletes who can change gears and finish faster as the volume drops. Breath work, composure, and fire in the final 6 minutes make all the difference.

Devil’s Ladder - Crossfit Workout

AMRAP 6

30 Cal Standing Bike
30 DB Box Step Overs – Intermediate: @15/22,5 | RX: @17,5/25
3 Double DB Devil’s Press – Intermediate: @2x15/22,5 | RX: @2x17,5/25

Rest 2 min

AMRAP 6

20 Cal Standing Bike
20 DB Box Step Overs
2 Double DB Devil’s Press

Rest 2 min

AMRAP 6

10 Cal Standing Bike
10 DB Box Step Overs
1 Double DB Devil’s Press

The Workout description

Workout Overview

“Devil’s Ladder” is a descending-volume triplet that combines grindy machines, loaded step overs, and devil’s presses for a brutal conditioning punch. Each 6-minute AMRAP decreases in reps, demanding more urgency and tighter transitions as fatigue sets in.

Execution and Focus

Maintain a powerful cadence on the standing bike—go hard, but don’t overshoot your capacity in AMRAP 1. DB step overs are where pace can die—keep moving, stay efficient. Devil’s press should be crisp and explosive. Treat every transition like a chance to gain seconds. The lower the reps get, the harder you should push.

Strategy and Finish

Use AMRAP 1 to establish control. AMRAP 2 should feel like a shift into a more assertive gear. In AMRAP 3, go unbroken and attack. This workout rewards athletes who can change gears and finish faster as the volume drops. Breath work, composure, and fire in the final 6 minutes make all the difference.

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What is an "amrap" workout?

An AMRAP workout — short for "As Many Rounds (or Reps) As Possible" — is a popular format in CrossFit workouts and functional fitness training. In an AMRAP CrossFit workout, you’re given a set amount of time (e.g., 10, 12, or 20 minutes) to complete as many rounds or repetitions as possible of a specific set of exercises.

This training style is known for being simple, scalable, and highly effective. Whether you're performing a bodyweight circuit or combining barbell and cardio movements, an AMRAP workout pushes your limits and helps build endurance, strength, and mental toughness.

Why Choose an AMRAP CrossFit Workout?

  • Time-efficient: Great for busy schedules — you know exactly how long the workout takes.

  • Self-paced intensity: Go as hard as you can or focus on movement quality depending on your goal.

  • Easy to scale: Modify weights, reps, or movements to fit your fitness level.

  • Motivating structure: The challenge to beat your previous round count adds a competitive edge.

Whether you're training at home or at your CrossFit box, an AMRAP workout is a fun and functional way to boost your fitness, track your progress, and build resilience. Explore our library of AMRAP CrossFit workouts and get inspired to move!

What kind of exercises are in this workout?

  • dumbbell box step over 

    Dumbbell box step-overs are a unilateral lower-body movement performed by stepping over a box while holding dumbbells—either at the sides or in a front rack. In dumbbell box step over workouts, this exercise builds strength, coordination, and controlled movement under load.

    In this workout, dumbbell box step-overs target the glutes, quads, and core while reinforcing posture and balance. The elevated step demands stability and leg drive, making this a functional choice for developing lower-body strength and improving real-world movement capacity.

  • double dumbbell devil’s press

    The double dumbbell devil’s press combines a burpee with a ground-to-overhead dumbbell swing-snatch motion using both arms. Common in double dumbbell devil’s press workouts, this hybrid movement pushes conditioning, coordination, and full-body strength.

    In this workout, double dumbbell devil’s presses challenge grip, hip extension, shoulder endurance, and cardiovascular capacity. It’s a brutal, no-nonsense movement perfect for high-intensity metcons where every rep tests grit and engine.

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    The standing bike workout involves riding an air bike or assault bike while remaining off the seat, activating more muscles and increasing intensity. Used in high-power standing bike workouts, this variation drives heart rate and demands full-body effort—especially from the quads, glutes, and core.

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