AMRAP in 5 Rounds of: Max Bench Press unbroken (bodyweight), Max Pull-Ups unbroken
Primary movement: Bench Press/Pullups
Lynne is five rounds of max-rep bodyweight bench press and max-rep pull-ups, with unlimited rest between rounds. Your score is total reps across all ten sets. There's no clock pressure at all - just raw upper-body strength-endurance measured to failure, five times over, on a push and a pull. Lynne is one of the purest tests of relative upper-body strength in CrossFit, and score jumps here reflect real strength gains.
| Level (Reps) | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| beginner | 60 | 45 |
| intermediate | 120 | 95 |
| advanced | 180 | 150 |
| elite | 250+ | 210+ |
Total reps: bench press + pull-ups across all 5 rounds.
Stop each bench set 1 rep before failure - grinding a last rep costs you 3-4 reps in later rounds. Rest generously (2-4 minutes) between rounds; the score rewards recovery, not hustle. Use any pull-up style (kipping is allowed), but consistent strict reps often total higher across five rounds. A spotter on bench is mandatory at bodyweight loads taken near failure.
Scaled: bench press at 0.75x bodyweight and banded pull-ups or ring rows. Beginner: bench at 0.5x bodyweight and ring rows. Keep the max-effort format - it's the whole point of Lynne.
Log every result, see your progress over time, and know exactly where you stand.