The “Kalsu” Hero WOD honors 1st Lt. James Robert Kalsu, 11th Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army, who was killed in action on July 21, 1970 in the A Shau Valley, Vietnam. On lists of the hardest CrossFit workouts, “Kalsu,” is a frequent contender.

 

Focus:

3 Sets Building to Just Under WOD Weight

3 Push Press Grip Front Squats

3 Front Squat Stance Push Press

3 Thrusters Focused on Timing

 

WOD:

“Kalsu”

For Time

100 Thrusters 135/95lbs

*EMOM- 5 Burpees

 

Recovery:

10min Walk