Tommy V
21-15-9 Thrusters & 12-9-6 Rope Climbs
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The workout (Rx)
For time
- 21 thrusters
- 12 rope climbs
- 15 thrusters
- 9 rope climbs
- 9 thrusters
- 6 rope climbs
Barbell: 115/75 lb (52/34 kg). Rope: 15 ft (4.5 m).
| Rx load | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Thruster barbell | 115 lb (52 kg) | 75 lb (34 kg) |
| Rope | 15 ft (4.5 m) | 15 ft (4.5 m) |
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Scaling Tommy V
Keep the intent of the workout and pick the version you can finish moving well.
SC Scaled
For time: 21 thrusters 6 rope climbs 15 thrusters 5 rope climbs 9 thrusters 4 rope climbs Barbell: 75/55 lb (34/25 kg). Replace each rope climb with 2 rope pulls from the floor if needed.
Beginner
For time: 15 thrusters (empty barbell or light dumbbells) 10 ring rows 12 thrusters 8 ring rows 9 thrusters 6 ring rows
Tommy V times by level
| Level | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Beginner | Over 25:00 |
| Intermediate | 17:00–25:00 |
| Advanced | 12:00–17:00 |
| Elite | Under 12:00 |
Approximate Rx times from community results. Rope climb technique decides most results.
About Tommy V
Tommy V honors U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Thomas J. Valentine, 37, of Ham Lake, Minnesota, who died in a training accident in Arizona on February 13, 2008.
It's a descending couplet of thrusters and rope climbs: 45 thrusters and 27 climbs to 15 ft. The thrusters tax the legs and lungs, and the rope climbs punish any grip or technique you lost along the way.
Tips for Tommy V
- Learn an efficient foot lock or S-wrap before attempting Rx. Arm-only climbs won't last 27 reps.
- Come down the rope hand over hand under control. Sliding burns your hands and can end the workout.
- Break the 21 thrusters into two sets so you reach the rope with some breath left.
Tommy V questions
What is the Tommy V workout?
Tommy V is 21 thrusters, 12 rope climbs, 15 thrusters, 9 rope climbs, 9 thrusters and 6 rope climbs, for time. The Rx barbell is 115 lb (52 kg) for men and 75 lb (34 kg) for women, and the rope is 15 ft.
Who is Tommy V named after?
U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Thomas J. Valentine, 37, of Ham Lake, Minnesota, who died in a training accident in Arizona on February 13, 2008.
What is a good Tommy V time?
Under 17 minutes at Rx is a strong time and under about 12 minutes is elite. A first attempt often takes 25 minutes or more.
How do I scale Tommy V?
Lighten the thrusters, cut the rope climbs roughly in half, or replace each climb with 2 rope pulls from the floor. A beginner version uses ring rows instead of the rope.
Who's fastest at Tommy V?
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