Karen Strategy Guide
Master the Karen HERO WOD with detailed pacing strategies, movement tips, and scaling options.
Strategy Overview
Karen is about pacing and breaking up a high-volume single movement. Lifters are beneficial for squat stability. Knee sleeves are highly recommended for the high-volume squatting.
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Strategy Overview
Karen is about pacing and breaking up a high-volume single movement. Lifters are beneficial for squat stability. Knee sleeves are highly recommended for the high-volume squatting.
Additional Success Tips
Equipment: Lifters are BENEFICIAL for squat stability during high-rep work
Knee sleeves are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for the high-volume squatting
Use legs to drive ball up - avoid pressing with arms only
Maintain consistent squat depth throughout entire workout
This workout is largely mental - expect significant discomfort
Plan your breaking strategy before starting
Ready to Take on Karen?
Use these strategies to honor HERO WOD (Named Workout) with your best effort.