Which CrossFit benchmark was nicknamed 'Three Bars of Death'?

Which CrossFit benchmark was nicknamed 'Three Bars of Death'?

• A. Isabel
• B. Jackie
• C. Linda
• D. Karen

Answer: (C)

This question tests your knowledge of CrossFit benchmark nicknames and what workout structure those names describe. The nickname “Three Bars of Death” refers to Linda. Linda is a benchmark that uses three separate barbells for the three lifts—deadlift, bench press, and back squat—performed in a descending rep scheme (10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1) with weights set as 1.5x bodyweight for deadlift, 1x bodyweight for bench press, and 0.75x bodyweight for back squat. The combination of very heavy lifts on three bars and high-volume work makes it notoriously grueling, which earned the vivid nickname. The other benchmarks involve different movements (for example, Isabel is snatches, Jackie combines a row with thrusters and pull-ups, and Karen uses wall balls) and do not revolve around three barbells, so none of them fit the nickname.

This question tests your knowledge of CrossFit benchmark nicknames and what workout structure those names describe. The nickname “Three Bars of Death” refers to Linda. Linda is a benchmark that uses three separate barbells for the three lifts—deadlift, bench press, and back squat—performed in a descending rep scheme (10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1) with weights set as 1.5x bodyweight for deadlift, 1x bodyweight for bench press, and 0.75x bodyweight for back squat. The combination of very heavy lifts on three bars and high-volume work makes it notoriously grueling, which earned the vivid nickname. The other benchmarks involve different movements (for example, Isabel is snatches, Jackie combines a row with thrusters and pull-ups, and Karen uses wall balls) and do not revolve around three barbells, so none of them fit the nickname.