The workout
| Reps | Movement | Rx men | Rx women |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Kettlebell Swing | 32 kg | 24 kg |
| 30 | Burpee | – | – |
| 30 | GHD Sit-up | – | – |
Women: 5 RFT: 30 KB Swings 24 kg, 30 Burpees, 30 GHD Sit-ups
How Hansen works
Hansen is done for time: all rounds and reps as fast as possible, in the order given. Your score is the time to your last rep.
Hansen is one of the Hero WODs. Hero workouts carry the names of soldiers, police officers and first responders who died in the line of duty. They're long, heavy and demand grit. Many boxes do them together on memorial days.
What's a good Hansen time?
The standards apply to Rx, meaning with the prescribed weights and no scaling. They're a rough reference, not statistics across all athletes. For women, times are set about 10% longer and rounds about 10% lower.
| Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Elite | up to 22:00 | up to 24:10 |
| Advanced | up to 27:00 | up to 29:40 |
| Intermediate | up to 33:00 | up to 36:20 |
| Beginner | up to 40:00 | up to 44:00 |
| Novice | over 40:00 | over 44:00 |
Tips for Hansen
A long workout. Start slower than feels right and break high-rep movements into small, even sets from the very beginning. Staying hydrated and breathing steadily pay off here.
How to scale Hansen
If part of it is still too hard, scale it so the workout keeps its pace and intended stimulus. Log it as "Scaled". Possible options:
- Kettlebell Swing: Lighter kettlebell; KB Deadlift
- Burpee: No jump at the top; Step your feet back and forward one at a time
- GHD Sit-up: AbMat Sit-up; GHD Sit-up to parallel only