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Wilmot HERO WOD

Honoring Canadian Forces Pvt. Colin Wilmot

A simple but brutal bodyweight workout featuring 300 squats and 150 ring dips across 6 rounds.

The Workout

  • 50 Squats
  • 25 Ring Dips
  • Repeat for 6 rounds

Time Cap

30 minutes

Rx Standards

Men (Rx)

Bodyweight

Women (Rx)

Bodyweight

Equipment Needed

Rings

Recommended Gear

  • Gymnastics rings
  • Wrist wraps (for ring dips)
  • Knee sleeves (for squats)
  • Chalk
  • Weight vest (optional for scaling up)

Strategy Overview

Despite appearing simple, this workout is deceptively brutal due to the high volume of squats and ring dips. Leg and tricep endurance are tested heavily.

Honoring a Hero

In honor of Canadian Forces Pvt. Colin Wilmot, 24, of Fredericton, New Brunswick, who died on July 6, 2008, from wounds suffered when an explosive device detonated near him in Afghanistan. Survived by fiancee Laura, father Eric Craig, and sister Kathleen.

"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

Simple movements hide brutal volume

2

Maintain full squat depth throughout

3

Ring dips require shoulder stability

4

Pace yourself early - this adds up fast