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Arnie HERO WOD

Honoring Army Staff Sergeant Arnold Dahl

High-volume workout focusing on upper body endurance and grip strength.

The prescription

The workout.

Read the standard before deciding how you will approach the effort.

  • With a 45 lb plate:
  • 21 Overhead Lunges (each leg)
  • 50 Sit-ups
  • 50 Back Extensions
  • 50 Push-ups
  • 50 Jump Squats
  • 50 Mountain Climbers
  • 21 Overhead Lunges (each leg)

Time cap

35 minutes

Workout character

Hard effort

Expect a demanding combination of capacity, pacing, and movement quality.

Rx standards

Men · Rx

45lb plate

Women · Rx

25lb plate

The story

Honoring a Hero.

Army Staff Sergeant Arnold Dahl was killed in Iraq in 2005 while serving with the 82nd Airborne Division.

Execution notes

Quick tips for success.

Simple reminders that can help you stay composed when the work starts to accumulate.

1

Grip will be challenged - chalk up

2

OH lunges require good shoulder mobility

3

Take time to set up each movement properly

4

This workout is about endurance, not speed

5

Consider gloves for better plate grip