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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.

The prescription

The workout.

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

  • 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

Workout character

Extreme effort

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

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

The story

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.

Execution notes

Quick tips for success.

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

1

Sandbag carries are deceptively brutal

2

Keep good posture during carries to protect lower back

3

Chalk frequently for grip

4

Don't underestimate the cumulative fatigue