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Wall Balls — Standards & Technique

The final boss — grip shot, legs shot, and target accuracy becomes the limiter.

Hyrox Wall Balls weights by division

Division Specification
Open Men 6kg ball, 3m target
Open Women 4kg ball, 2.7m target
Pro Men 9kg ball, 3m target
Pro Women 6kg ball, 2.7m target

Common no-reps on Wall Balls

  • Hips not breaking parallel in the squat
  • Ball not hitting or above the target line

How to execute Wall Balls

  1. Break into sets early. Plan sets of 15-20 from rep 1. Don't try a big unbroken start — you'll miss reps.
  2. Squat to a consistent depth. Break parallel clearly every rep. A no-rep costs more than 2 seconds of extra depth.
  3. Drive the ball with the legs. Power is hip extension — arms only guide the ball.
  4. Breathe at the top. Inhale as the ball leaves your hands, exhale on the squat catch.

Full technique breakdown

Read the full wall balls technique guide for drills, common mistakes, and a training block to improve at this station.

Pacing targets by division

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