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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 prescription

The workout.

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

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

Time cap

30 minutes

Workout character

Hard effort

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

Rx standards

Men · Rx

Bodyweight

Women · Rx

Bodyweight

The story

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.

Execution notes

Quick tips for success.

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

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