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Whitten HERO WOD

Honoring Navy Lieutenant Andrew Richard Whitten

A high-volume bodyweight and kettlebell workout that tests muscular endurance.

The Workout

  • 22 Kettlebell Swings (2/1.5 pood)
  • 22 Box Jumps (24/20 in)
  • 400m Run
  • 22 Burpees
  • 22 Wall Balls (20/14 lb)
  • Repeat for 5 rounds

Time Cap

40 minutes

Rx Standards

Men (Rx)

2 pood KB, 24" box, 20lb wall ball

Women (Rx)

1.5 pood KB, 20" box, 14lb wall ball

Equipment Needed

Kettlebell
Box
Wall ball
Running route

Recommended Gear

  • Hand grips (for bar muscle-ups)
  • Wrist wraps (for handstand push-ups)
  • Thumb tape (for bar work)
  • Chalk
  • Running shoes (for rowing transitions)

Strategy Overview

Maintain consistent pacing across all 5 rounds while managing fatigue accumulation.

Honoring a Hero

Navy Lieutenant Andrew Richard Whitten was killed in Iraq in 2007 while serving as a Navy SEAL.

"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

This workout is about rhythm and consistency

2

Use the run as active recovery

3

Don't go out too hot in round 1

4

Chalk hands before KB swings and wall balls

5

Focus on breathing rhythm throughout