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Holleyman HERO WOD

Honoring Aaron Holleyman

A long, grindy HERO WOD with heavy cleans, wall balls, and handstand push-ups.

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  • 30 rounds for time of:
  • 5 Wall Ball Shots (20/14 lb)
  • 3 Handstand Push-ups
  • 1 Power Clean (225/155 lb)

Workout character

Extreme effort

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

Rx standards

Men · Rx

225lb power clean, 20lb wall ball

Women · Rx

155lb power clean, 14lb wall ball

The story

Honoring a Hero.

Honors Aaron Holleyman, a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant killed in Iraq in 2004.

Execution notes

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1

Pace yourself for 30 rounds

2

Singles on cleans

3

Break up HSPU early

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