Benchmark WOD

Candy

The Workout

5 Rounds for Time: 20 Pull-Ups, 40 Push-Ups, 60 Air Squats

Primary movement: Bodyweight Stamina

What is Candy?

Candy is a high-volume bodyweight triplet: 5 rounds for time of 20 pull-ups, 40 push-ups and 60 air squats - 600 total reps with no rest built in. Unlike Barbara, there are no breaks, so pacing is entirely up to you. The push-up volume (200 total) is the crux for most athletes: shoulders and chest fatigue long before the legs do. Candy rewards disciplined small sets and constant movement.

What is a good Candy time?

Level (Time)MenWomen
beginner26:00+28:00+
intermediate20:0022:00
advanced15:0017:00
elitesub 12:00sub 13:30

Tips & Strategy

Treat the squats as your 'rest' - keep a steady rhythm and breathe there. Break the push-ups into sets of 8-10 from round one, even if you can do 25+ fresh. On pull-ups, quick sets of 5-7 keep your grip alive. Never stand still: slow continuous movement beats fast bursts with long breaks in a workout this long.

Scaled & Beginner Versions

Scaled: 5 rounds of 12 ring rows or banded pull-ups, 20 push-ups (from knees if needed), 40 air squats. Beginner: 3 rounds with the same rep scheme. Target: finish under 25 minutes.

Track your Candy PR

Log every result, see your progress over time, and know exactly where you stand.