Jack / Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
10 push presses
10 kettlebell swings
10 box jumps
♀ 75-lb barbell, 35-lb kettlebell, and 20-inch box
♂115-lb barbell, 53-lb kettlebell, and 24-inch box
Post rounds and reps to comments.
Army Staff Sgt. Jack M. Martin III, 26, of Bethany, Oklahoma, assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group, Fort Lewis, Washington, died Sept. 29, 2009, in Jolo Island, Philippines, from the detonation of an improvised explosive device. Martin is survived by his wife Ashley; parents Jack and Cheryl; and siblings Abe, Mandi, Amber, and Abi.
Scaling:
For today’s Hero workout, reduce the weight on the push presses and kettlebell swings, and the height of the box so you can perform each exercise unbroken with minimal rest during transitions. Don’t let the load keep you from moving — the goal is constant movement for the duration of the workout.
Intermediate option / Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
10 push presses
10 kettlebell swings
10 box jumps
♀ 65-lb barbell, 35-lb kettlebell, 20-inch box
♂ 95-lb presses, 53-lb kettlebell, 24-inch box
Beginner option / Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
10 push presses
10 kettlebell swings
10 box step-ups
♀ 35-lb barbell, 18-lb kettlebell, 12-inch box ♂ 45-lb barbell, 26-lb kettlebell, 20-inch box
Coaching cues:
To speed up the kettlebell swings, focus on pulling the bell back into the starting position between your legs.