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Kalsu HERO WOD
Honoring Army First Lieutenant Robert James Kalsu
A grueling combination of thrusters and burpees that tests mental fortitude.
The Workout
- 100 Thrusters (135/95 lb)
- At the start of every minute (including 0:00): 5 Burpees
- Complete for time
Time Cap
30 minutes
Rx Standards
Men (Rx)
135lb thrusters
Women (Rx)
95lb thrusters
Equipment Needed
Barbell
Plates
Strategy Overview
Balance thruster pacing with burpee timing. Key is finding sustainable thruster sets.
Honoring a Hero
Army First Lieutenant Robert James Kalsu was killed in Vietnam in 1970. He was the only professional football player to die in the Vietnam War.
"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
Start conservatively with thruster sets
2
Burpee efficiency is crucial
3
Mental preparation is key - this is a suffer-fest
4
Practice the timing before attempting Rx weight
5
Consider wrist wraps for barbell support