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Stairway to Heaven

Three timed parts of box step-ups, reducing the vest load before an unweighted finish.

For time

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TypeBenchmark
FormatFor time
Duration / capCap 66 min
ComponentsCardio · Gymnastics

The workout

FOR TIME · 3 PARTS

PART A · 0:00–20:00

  • EMOM 20 min:
  • 20 Box Step-Ups
  • Weight Vest: 40/30 lb

Rest 3 min

PART B · 23:00–43:00

  • EMOM 20 min:
  • 20 Box Step-Ups
  • Weight Vest: 20/14 lb

Rest 3 min

PART C · 46:00–66:00

  • 400 Box Step-Ups for time
  • No Weight Vest

Two 20-minute EMOMs with 3 minutes of rest after each, then 400 unweighted step-ups in a final 20-minute window.

Planned total: 1,200 step-ups. Part A vest: 40/30 lb; Part B vest: 20/14 lb.

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Movements

Understand the workout

The first two parts each prescribe 20 step-ups every minute for 20 minutes, with three minutes of rest after each part. The last part is 400 step-ups for time within its 20-minute window. The planned workload is 1,200 step-ups.

Pacing and preparation

This is a high-volume session with two loaded phases. Read the complete timeline and prepare the load changes before starting. Do not treat the final unweighted part as a small addition to an otherwise short workout.

Record the result

Record elapsed time through the final valid repetition, including transitions and prescribed rest. If the task has a cap and remains unfinished, record completed work using its scoring convention.

Adapt the task

Choose loads, repetitions, distances and movement variations before starting. Rehearse the selected version during a progressive warm-up. Record each change beside your score so a later retest repeats the same task.

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