Collin HERO WOD
Honoring Navy Special Warfare Operator Chief Collin Trent Thomas
A brutal 6-round workout featuring 400m sandbag carries combined with push presses, box jumps, and sumo deadlift high pulls.
Choose Your Skill Level
The Workout
- 400m Sandbag Carry (50/35 lb)
- 12 Push Presses (115/75 lb)
- 12 Box Jumps (24/20 in)
- 12 Sumo Deadlift High Pulls (95/65 lb)
- Repeat for 6 rounds
Time Cap
45 minutes
Rx Standards
Men (Rx)
50 lb sandbag, 115 lb push press, 24" box, 95 lb SDHP
Women (Rx)
35 lb sandbag, 75 lb push press, 20" box, 65 lb SDHP
Equipment Needed
Recommended Gear
- Sandbag
- Wrist wraps
- Knee sleeves
- Chalk
- Running shoes
- Belt (for carries)
Strategy Overview
The sandbag carries are the defining element of this workout. Managing grip and posterior chain fatigue while maintaining barbell cycling efficiency is the key to success.
Honoring a Hero
In honor of Navy Special Warfare Operator Chief Collin Trent Thomas, 33, of Morehead, Kentucky, who was fatally shot on August 18, 2010, during combat operations in Eastern Afghanistan. Survived by fiancee Sarah Saunders, parents Clay and Jean Thomas, and sister Meghan Edwards.
"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." - John 15:13
Quick Tips for Success
Sandbag carries are deceptively brutal
Keep good posture during carries to protect lower back
Chalk frequently for grip
Don't underestimate the cumulative fatigue