Benchmark WOD

Wittman

The Workout

7 Rounds For Time: 15 Kettlebell Swings (24/16 kg), 15 Power Cleans (95/65 lb), 15 Box Jumps (24/20 in).

Primary movement: Cleans/Swings/Box

What is Wittman?

Wittman honors Army Sergeant Jeremiah Wittman, killed in Afghanistan in 2010. Seven rounds of 45 reps - 315 total - across three hip-hinge-and-jump movements that all tax the same posterior chain and grip. No single element is heavy or hard, which is precisely the trap: Wittman moves fast early and turns into wet cement around round 4. It's a masterclass workout for learning to cycle a light barbell when the hands are cooked from kettlebell work.

What is a good Wittman time?

Level (Time)MenWomen
beginner32:00+34:00+
intermediate25:0027:00
advanced19:0021:00
elitesub 15:00sub 17:00

Tips & Strategy

Swings unbroken all seven rounds - that's the standard to protect. Power cleans in 8-7 or 5-5-5 touch-and-go while your grip allows, then confident fast singles; the switch point usually arrives in round 4, plan for it. Box jumps with a step-down keep your calves and heart honest. Grip is the shared resource across all three stations: loosen your hands on the box jumps, chalk once per round, and never white-knuckle the kettlebell. Even splits from round 2 onward win this one.

Scaled & Beginner Versions

Scaled: 7 rounds of 12 swings (16/12 kg), 12 cleans (65/45 lb), 12 step-ups. Beginner: 5 rounds of 10-10-10 with light implements.

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