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Wittman HERO WOD

Honoring U.S. Army Sgt. Jeremiah Wittman

A well-balanced 7-round workout combining kettlebell swings, power cleans, and box jumps.

The prescription

The workout.

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

  • 15 Kettlebell Swings (53/35 lb)
  • 15 Power Cleans (95/65 lb)
  • 15 Box Jumps (24/20 in)
  • Repeat for 7 rounds

Time cap

30 minutes

Workout character

Hard effort

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

Rx standards

Men · Rx

53 lb kettlebell, 95 lb barbell, 24" box

Women · Rx

35 lb kettlebell, 65 lb barbell, 20" box

The story

Honoring a Hero.

In honor of U.S. Army Sgt. Jeremiah Wittman, 26, of Darby, Montana, who was killed on February 13, 2010, when insurgents attacked his unit with a roadside bomb in Afghanistan. Survived by daughters Miah and Ariauna, wife Karyn, siblings, and parents.

Execution notes

Quick tips for success.

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

1

Well-balanced movements allow for consistent pacing

2

Chalk before kettlebell swings

3

Keep elbows high on power clean catch

4

Step down from box to preserve Achilles