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Weaver HERO WOD

Honoring U.S. Army 1st Lt. Todd W. Weaver

A bodyweight pull-up and push-up chipper featuring 180 pull-ups (L-pulls, C2B, regular) and 180 push-ups across 4 rounds.

The Workout

  • 10 L Pull-Ups
  • 15 Push-Ups
  • 15 Chest-to-Bar Pull-Ups
  • 15 Push-Ups
  • 20 Pull-Ups
  • 15 Push-Ups
  • Repeat for 4 rounds

Time Cap

30 minutes

Rx Standards

Men (Rx)

Bodyweight

Women (Rx)

Bodyweight

Equipment Needed

Pull-up bar

Recommended Gear

  • Hand grips (essential for volume)
  • Chalk
  • Thumb tape
  • Wrist wraps (for push-ups)
  • Athletic tape (for thumb protection)

Strategy Overview

This workout totals 180 pull-ups (various styles) and 180 push-ups. The key is managing grip and shoulder fatigue while maintaining strict standards on the three pull-up variations.

Honoring a Hero

In honor of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Todd W. Weaver, 26, of Hampton, Virginia, who died on September 9, 2010, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with a roadside bomb in Afghanistan. Survived by wife Emma, daughter Kiley, parents Don and Jeanne, and siblings.

"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

180 total pull-ups - one of the highest volume pull-up workouts

2

L pull-ups require strong core engagement

3

Pace conservatively early

4

Chalk every round