Bodybuilder Seth Feroce tried the Diane crossfit wod

Seth Feroce is a former professional bodybuilder who hasn't shown up on the competition boards in almost a decade. Although Seth trained in the classic bodybuilding style for many years, he has recently been moving towards high-intensity functional CrossFit style workouts. Feroce's goal is to improve his ability to perform a variety of physical activities that are difficult for bodybuilders. This is also why Seth recently tried what Diane calls benchmark training.

Benchmark training is used in CrossFit to test your end. These workouts are tried once in a while, and they let you know if your performance is better/worse than last time, and based on that, you can see how you're moving up in performance.

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And it was one such benchmark workout that Seth tried. It was the Diane wod, which alternates high deadlifts and push-ups in a standing position. At the same time, your goal is to complete the wod as fast as possible.

• 10 to 14 minutes -Beginner
• 6 to 9 minutes -Intermediate
• 5 to 6 minutes -Advanced
• Less than 4 minutes - Elite

Diane

• 21-15-9 Reps For Time
• Deadlifts (225/155 lb)
• Handstand Push-Ups

However, when Feroce finished the wod, the stopwatch time read 2:53.16! Elite - that's the level Seth Feroce is at according to the Diane workout benchmark.

"I don't think I'm an elite CrossFitter, I'm only good at deadlifts and handstand push-ups!" Seth Feroce responded to his performance.