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Morrison HERO WOD

Honoring U.S. Army Spc. Scott Morrison

A descending ladder workout featuring wall balls, box jumps, and kettlebell swings totaling 150 reps of each movement.

The Workout

  • 50 Wall Ball Shots (20/14 lb to 10/9 ft)
  • 50 Box Jumps (24/20 in)
  • 50 Kettlebell Swings (53/35 lb)
  • 40 Wall Ball Shots
  • 40 Box Jumps
  • 40 Kettlebell Swings
  • 30 Wall Ball Shots
  • 30 Box Jumps
  • 30 Kettlebell Swings
  • 20 Wall Ball Shots
  • 20 Box Jumps
  • 20 Kettlebell Swings
  • 10 Wall Ball Shots
  • 10 Box Jumps
  • 10 Kettlebell Swings

Time Cap

30 minutes

Rx Standards

Men (Rx)

20 lb medicine ball to 10 ft, 24" box, 53 lb kettlebell

Women (Rx)

14 lb medicine ball to 9 ft, 20" box, 35 lb kettlebell

Equipment Needed

Medicine ball
Wall target
Box
Kettlebell

Recommended Gear

  • Medicine ball
  • Wall target
  • Chalk
  • Knee sleeves (for box jumps)
  • Wrist wraps
  • Running shoes

Strategy Overview

The descending ladder format provides psychological relief as sets get smaller, but 150 reps of each movement creates serious cumulative fatigue. Pacing the first big set is critical.

Honoring a Hero

In honor of U.S. Army Spc. Scott Morrison, 23, of Blue Ash, Ohio, who died on September 26, 2010, from injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his vehicle with an IED in Afghanistan. Survived by father Donald, mother Susan, brother Gary, and sister Katie.

"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

Descending ladder provides psychological boost

2

Don't burn out on the 50s

3

Wall ball rhythm is critical

4

Step down from box jumps