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Climb & Press - Crossfit Workout

AMRAP 16

16 Dumbbell Bench Press – Intermediate: @2×15/22.5 | RX: @2×17.5/25
16 Pull-Ups / Chest to Bar
12/16 Cal Assault Bike
1 Legless Rope Climb
1 Rope Climb

Workout Overview

“Climb & Press” is a 16-minute AMRAP designed to tax the upper body with alternating pressing and pulling under aerobic fatigue. Combining dumbbell bench press, pull-ups, rope climbs, and the assault bike, this WOD delivers a constant challenge to grip, shoulders, and lungs.

Execution and Focus

Each round begins with 16 dumbbell bench presses – Intermediate: @2x15/22.5 | RX: @2x17.5/25 – a horizontal pressing challenge uncommon in most CrossFit workouts. You’ll move directly into 16 pull-ups or chest-to-bar reps, creating a heavy upper-body volume pairing. From there, hit 12/16 cals on the assault bike before heading into the climb segment: 1 legless rope climb followed by 1 standard rope climb. These climbs demand coordination and high pulling capacity when fatigued.

Strategy and Finish

Break up the bench and pull-ups early to preserve capacity. Use controlled pacing on the bike, not a sprint. For the rope climbs, keep foot technique tight to avoid slipping on the regular ascent, and be efficient on the legless rep. This amrap workout combines dumbbell bench press workout, pull-up workout, chest to bar workout, assault bike workout, rope climb workout, and legless rope climb workout into a unique and high-output upper-body grinder.


Climb & Press - Crossfit Workout

AMRAP 16

16 Dumbbell Bench Press – Intermediate: @2×15/22.5 | RX: @2×17.5/25
16 Pull-Ups / Chest to Bar
12/16 Cal Assault Bike
1 Legless Rope Climb
1 Rope Climb

The Workout description

Workout Overview

“Climb & Press” is a 16-minute AMRAP designed to tax the upper body with alternating pressing and pulling under aerobic fatigue. Combining dumbbell bench press, pull-ups, rope climbs, and the assault bike, this WOD delivers a constant challenge to grip, shoulders, and lungs.

Execution and Focus

Each round begins with 16 dumbbell bench presses – Intermediate: @2x15/22.5 | RX: @2x17.5/25 – a horizontal pressing challenge uncommon in most CrossFit workouts. You’ll move directly into 16 pull-ups or chest-to-bar reps, creating a heavy upper-body volume pairing. From there, hit 12/16 cals on the assault bike before heading into the climb segment: 1 legless rope climb followed by 1 standard rope climb. These climbs demand coordination and high pulling capacity when fatigued.

Strategy and Finish

Break up the bench and pull-ups early to preserve capacity. Use controlled pacing on the bike, not a sprint. For the rope climbs, keep foot technique tight to avoid slipping on the regular ascent, and be efficient on the legless rep. This amrap workout combines dumbbell bench press workout, pull-up workout, chest to bar workout, assault bike workout, rope climb workout, and legless rope climb workout into a unique and high-output upper-body grinder.


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What is an "AMRAP" workout?

An AMRAP workout — short for "As Many Rounds (or Reps) As Possible" — is a popular format in CrossFit workouts and functional fitness training. In an AMRAP CrossFit workout, you’re given a set amount of time (e.g., 10, 12, or 20 minutes) to complete as many rounds or repetitions as possible of a specific set of exercises.

This training style is known for being simple, scalable, and highly effective. Whether you're performing a bodyweight circuit or combining barbell and cardio movements, an AMRAP workout pushes your limits and helps build endurance, strength, and mental toughness.

Why Choose an AMRAP CrossFit Workout?

  • Time-efficient: Great for busy schedules — you know exactly how long the workout takes.

  • Self-paced intensity: Go as hard as you can or focus on movement quality depending on your goal.

  • Easy to scale: Modify weights, reps, or movements to fit your fitness level.

  • Motivating structure: The challenge to beat your previous round count adds a competitive edge.

Whether you're training at home or at your CrossFit box, an AMRAP workout is a fun and functional way to boost your fitness, track your progress, and build resilience. Explore our library of AMRAP CrossFit workouts and get inspired to move!

What kind of exercises are in this workout?

  • dumbbell bench press

    The dumbbell bench press is a unilateral pressing movement where dumbbells are pressed from chest to full lockout while lying on a bench. A staple in dumbbell bench press workouts, this variation offers a greater range of motion and balance demand than barbell presses.

    In this workout, dumbbell bench presses build chest, triceps, and shoulder strength while improving joint control and muscular symmetry. It’s a powerful upper-body builder that can be scaled from rehab to hypertrophy and strength-focused programming.

  • legless rope climb

    Legless rope climbs are a high-skill gymnastics movement where the athlete climbs a rope using only their arms. Featured in legless rope climb workouts, this drill tests upper-body pulling strength, grip endurance, and total-body tension.

    In this workout, legless rope climbs train the lats, biceps, forearms, and core while demanding mental grit and body awareness. They’re a benchmark of advanced pulling capacity and often used in competitive programming for athletes who need to express strength under fatigue.

  • double dumbbell push press

    The double dumbbell push press uses leg drive to press two dumbbells overhead in one powerful movement. Frequently programmed in double dumbbell push press workouts, it builds strength, endurance, and coordination across the shoulders, triceps, and legs.

    In this workout, double dumbbell push presses develop explosive overhead power while challenging midline stability and balance. The independent arm loading makes it ideal for addressing imbalances and reinforcing control during fast-paced functional training.

  • Assault Bike

    The Assault Bike is a fan-powered machine that delivers one of the most effective full-body conditioning challenges in fitness. Common in high-intensity assault bike workouts, it trains your legs, arms, and lungs all at once — and responds directly to how hard you push.

    In this workout, the Assault Bike is used to build power, stamina, and mental toughness. Whether you're sprinting for calories or holding a steady pace, the Assault Bike is perfect for intervals, finishers, or pure engine tests.

  • Pull up

    The pull-up is a foundational bodyweight movement that builds upper body strength, focusing on your back, shoulders, arms, and core. A staple in almost every pull-up workout, it's key for developing gymnastics capacity and functional pulling power.

    In this workout, pull-ups challenge your grip, coordination, and endurance — especially under fatigue. Whether strict, kipping, or butterfly, the pull-up remains one of the most effective and scalable exercises in CrossFit.

  • rope climb

    The rope climb is a classic functional fitness movement that develops upper body pulling strength, grip endurance, and core control. Frequently featured in rope climb workouts, it challenges both technique and toughness.

    In this workout, rope climbs train your lats, arms, and abs, while demanding coordination and efficient footwork. Whether performed legless or with a J-hook, the rope climb builds confidence and capacity in gymnastics-style pulling.

  • chest to bar

    The chest-to-bar pull-up is a high-skill gymnastics movement that takes traditional pull-ups further by requiring the chest to make contact with the bar. Common in competitive CrossFit and advanced chest to bar workouts, it builds upper body strength, pulling power, and grip endurance.

    In this workout, chest-to-bar pull-ups challenge your lats, arms, core, and coordination—especially under high reps or in combination with other movements. Whether performed strict, kipping, or butterfly, chest-to-bar is a true test of bodyweight control and stamina.

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