Nutts
For TimeA brutal descending ladder that combines heavy deadlifts with gymnastics movements. Named in honor of Army First Sergeant Jeffrey Nutt, this workout tests both strength and stamina across 220 total reps.
The Workout
10-1 descending ladder
- 1Handstand Push-ups
- 2Deadlifts (250/175 lb)
- 3Box Jumps (30/24 in)
- 4Pull-ups
Equipment Needed
BarbellWeight platesBoxPull-up barWall
Target Time
Beginner
35-45 minutes
Intermediate
25-35 minutes
Advanced
18-25 minutes
Strategy & Tips
Nutts is a descending ladder of 4 movements, starting at 10 reps each and working down to 1. The heavy deadlifts make this particularly challenging.
- Total reps per movement is 55 (10+9+8+7+6+5+4+3+2+1)
- Break HSPU early—don't burn out in round 1
- Deadlifts at this weight demand respect—control each rep
- Box jumps are recovery—use them to catch your breath
- Pull-ups accumulate—break into small sets
Pacing
Steady and sustainable. The heavy deadlifts are the limiter. Don't rush—a back injury will end your workout immediately.
Scaling Options
Scaled
- Pike push-ups or box HSPU
- Deadlifts (185/125 lb)
- Box Jumps (24/20 in) or step-ups
- Banded pull-ups
RX+
- Strict handstand push-ups
- Deadlifts (315/215 lb)
- Box Jumps (36/30 in)
- Chest-to-bar pull-ups
Benchmark Times
Elite
sub 16:00
Advanced
16:00-22:00
Intermediate
22:00-32:00
Beginner
32:00-45:00
Workout Variations
Light Nutts
Reduced deadlift weight
Nutts Ascending
Inverted ladder
Half Nutts
Shorter version
Related Workouts
DT
Rounds5 rounds for time
- 12 Deadlifts (155/105 lb)
- 9 Hang Power Cleans (155/105 lb)
- 6 Push Jerks (155/105 lb)
Diane
For Time21-15-9 reps for time
- Deadlifts (225/155 lb)
- Handstand Push-ups
Linda
For Time10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 reps for time
- Deadlifts (1.5x bodyweight)
- Bench Press (bodyweight)
- Cleans (0.75x bodyweight)
Frequently Asked Questions