A benchmark WOD is generally considered a workout standard across CrossFit allowing you to compare your progress against others. Girl WODs, such as Fran or Amanda, are examples of benchmark WODs.
400 meter Run 50 Back Squats 50 Front Squats 50 Overhead Squats 400 meter Run 50 Shoulder Presses 50 Push Presses 50 Push Jerks 400 meter Run 50 Hang Power Cleans 50 Hang Power Snatches 400 meter Run
Perform all barbell movements with an olympic bar only (45/35 lb). Run without the bar.
400 meter Run 21 Cleans (185/135 lb) 21 Pull-Ups 400 meter Run 15 Dumbbell Thrusters (50/35 lb) 15 Pull-Ups 400 meter Run 9 Cleans (185/135 lb) 9 Pull-Ups 400 meter Run