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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 prescription

The workout.

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

  • 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

Workout character

Hard effort

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

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

The story

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.

Execution notes

Quick tips for success.

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

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