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Beginner-Friendly Hero WODs

Hero WODs with moderate difficulty levels, perfect for those building their CrossFit foundation

Workouts

Train the right beginner-friendly hero wods for today.

The fastest way to better performance is to select a version of the work that you can execute with good movement and useful intensity.

Hero WOD

Loredo

Honoring Jose Eduardo Loredo

Moderate · Scaled

A bodyweight HERO WOD with running, squats, push-ups, and lunges. Great for all levels.

Beginner scaling

  • Reduce reps to 12-16 per movement
  • Shorten run to 200m
  • Knee push-ups
Running route

Difficulty

6/10

Strategy: This is a moderate-length bodyweight workout. Keep moving and break up push-ups early.

Hero WOD

Randy

Honoring Randy Simmons

Moderate · Scaled

A fast, light barbell HERO WOD: 75 power snatches for time.

Beginner scaling

  • Use PVC or empty bar
  • Reduce reps to 40-50
  • Rest as needed
BarbellPlates

Difficulty

6/10

Strategy: This is a sprint workout. Go unbroken if possible, but break before failure.

Hero WOD

Griff

Honoring SSgt. Travis L. Griffin

Moderate · Scaled

A unique HERO WOD featuring running forwards and backwards.

Beginner scaling

  • 400m/200m distances
  • Walk if needed
  • Focus on form over speed
Running route

Difficulty

6/10

Strategy: This is a running workout with a twist. Take care on the backwards runs.

Keep the purpose

The workout is only useful when the stimulus is right.

Build the foundation first, scale deliberately when required, and return to benchmarks with a stronger movement base and a clearer pacing plan.