CrossFit OG legends Dan Bailey, Rich Froning, Jason Khalipa, Annie Thorisdottir, Matt Chan, Josh Everett, Mikko Salo, Chris Spealler, Kristen Clever, Annie Sakamoto, Adrian Bozman, Sam Briggs, Tanya Wagner, and Becca Voigt Miller challenge you to the Rob Orlando Deadlift Cold Bar Challenge to help Rob and his family with his battle against head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
Rob has always been the ultimate competitor and warrior. The consummate family man, friend, mentor, coach and strongman extraordinaire has been battling a difficult cancer diagnosis since January 2025 enduring a comprehensive surgery, numerous chemotherapy treatments and extensive radiation. Despite all of this, he continues to fight and show everyone just how tough and strong he really is.
It is with that in mind, along with Rob’s Hybrid community in Monroe, Connecticut, fans across the world and with help from his OG CrossFit Legend friends the ‘Rob Orlando Deadlift Cold Bar Challenge’ is born to assist Rob and family.
How it works:
Each gym or individual interested in participating will set up a barbell with weights (one for men, one for women, if applicable). When you arrive at the gym, put your bag down and lift the bar. Add weight and do this everyday until you cannot successfully lift the bar anymore. When you have successfully lifted your max, donate a certain amount per pound or KG lifted into the Go Fund Me. There is no timeline for the execution of this, but every time you perform the Rob Orlando Cold Bar Deadlift, think of Rob and join him in his fight. Once you donate, note your deadlift with your donation. No amount is too small!
