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Badger HERO WOD

Honoring Navy Petty Officer Second Class Mark Carter

A high-skill workout combining Olympic lifting with gymnastics movements.

The Workout

  • 30 Squat Cleans (95/65 lb)
  • 30 Pull-ups
  • 800m Run
  • Repeat for 3 rounds

Time Cap

40 minutes

Rx Standards

Men (Rx)

95lb squat cleans

Women (Rx)

65lb squat cleans

Equipment Needed

Barbell
Plates
Pull-up bar
Running route

Strategy Overview

Balance technical lifting with gymnastics endurance while managing fatigue for the runs.

Honoring a Hero

Navy Petty Officer Second Class Mark Carter was killed in Iraq in 2007. He was known by his call sign "Badger."

"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." - John 15:13

Quick Tips for Success

1

Technique is crucial on squat cleans - don't sacrifice form

2

Grip management is key between cleans and pull-ups

3

Use proper warm-up for Olympic lifting

4

This workout rewards technical proficiency

5

Consider wrist wraps and chalk