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The Seven

For Time

A Hero WOD honoring seven CIA officers killed in Afghanistan. Seven movements, seven reps each, seven rounds - a grueling test of fitness and mental fortitude.

The Workout

7 rounds for time

  • 17 Handstand Push-ups
  • 27 Thrusters (135/95 lb)
  • 37 Knees-to-Elbows
  • 47 Deadlifts (245/165 lb)
  • 57 Burpees
  • 67 Kettlebell Swings (2 pood/1.5 pood)
  • 77 Pull-ups
Time Cap: 50 minutes
Equipment Needed
Wall (for HSPU)BarbellPull-up barKettlebellWeight plates
Target Time

Beginner

45-50 minutes

Intermediate

35-45 minutes

Advanced

25-35 minutes

Strategy & Tips

The Seven is a long Hero WOD honoring seven CIA officers. Seven movements, seven reps each, seven rounds. The heavy deadlifts and thrusters make this particularly challenging.

  • HSPU - break into sets of 3-4 from the start
  • Thrusters at 135/95 lb require pacing - singles may be necessary
  • K2E are active recovery - keep moving
  • Deadlifts are HEAVY - respect them and use singles if needed
  • Burpees are a grind - steady pace
  • KB swings should be unbroken
  • Pull-ups finish each round - push through

Pacing

This is a marathon, not a sprint. Each round should take 4-6 minutes. Stay consistent and don't blow up early.

Scaling Options

Scaled

  • 7 Pike Push-ups
  • 7 Thrusters (95/65 lb)
  • 7 Knees-to-Elbows or Sit-ups
  • 7 Deadlifts (185/125 lb)
  • 7 Burpees
  • 7 Kettlebell Swings (53/35 lb)
  • 7 Pull-ups

RX+

  • 7 Strict Handstand Push-ups
  • 7 Thrusters (155/105 lb)
  • 7 Toes-to-Bar
  • 7 Deadlifts (275/185 lb)
  • 7 Burpees
  • 7 Kettlebell Swings (88/70 lb)
  • 7 Chest-to-bar Pull-ups
Benchmark Times

Elite

sub 25:00

Advanced

25:00-35:00

Intermediate

35:00-45:00

Beginner

45:00-50:00

Workout Variations

The Seven - Light

Same format with 95/65 lb thruster and 185/125 lb deadlift

The Seven - Half

4 rounds instead of 7

Frequently Asked Questions