5 Rounds for time: 12 Deadlifts (155/105 lb), 9 Hang Power Cleans (155/105 lb), 6 Push Jerks (155/105 lb)
Primary movement: Deadlift/Hang Clean/Jerk
DT is a Hero WOD honoring USAF Staff Sergeant Timothy P. Davis: 5 rounds for time of 12 deadlifts, 9 hang power cleans and 6 push jerks at 155/105 lb. One barbell, one weight, 135 total reps. DT is the definitive test of barbell cycling under fatigue - the weight is manageable in round 1 and feels like a truck by round 4. Grip management and smart set breaks decide whether DT takes 6 minutes or 14.
| Level (Time) | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| beginner | 14:00+ | 15:00+ |
| intermediate | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| advanced | 7:00 | 8:00 |
| elite | sub 5:00 | sub 6:00 |
The classic strategy: break the deadlifts 11-and-1, so the last deadlift flows directly into the first hang clean. Same with cleans: 8-and-1 into the jerks. Never fail a jerk - break 3-3 if needed. Hook grip on deadlifts, relaxed 'hang' grip on cleans. The workout is a grip test: chalk between rounds and shake your hands out on purpose. Round 3 is where plans die; slow down 5% there to speed up rounds 4-5.
Scaled: 5 rounds at 115/75 lb, or 4 rounds at 95/65 lb for newer athletes. Beginner: 5 rounds of 9 deadlifts, 6 hang cleans, 3 push presses with an empty bar or dumbbells. Load should allow each movement in 1-2 sets.
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