Want to really test your bench press and chin-up? Try this. The goal is to perform the entire challenge with 20 unbroken sets. If you must rest, do so and complete the set.

Notes: If you haven't been doing bench press or chin-ups, get proficient in the lifts until you can perform multiple sets of 10 of each. Until then, either skip this challenge, pick easier versions of the exercises, or start at a lower rep range. Have a spotter present on the bench press at all times.
THE CRISSCROSS CHALLENGE

HOW TO DO IT
- For the bench press portion, load the bar with your bodyweight. Do the chin-ups with no added weight or assistance.
- For the first set, perform 10 reps of chin-ups and 1 rep of bench press.
- On the second set, do 9 chin-ups and 2 reps of bench press.
- Continue the pattern until you reach 1 chin-up and 10 reps of bench press. You'll notice this always equals 11 reps total per set.
Notes: If you haven't been doing bench press or chin-ups, get proficient in the lifts until you can perform multiple sets of 10 of each. Until then, either skip this challenge, pick easier versions of the exercises, or start at a lower rep range. Have a spotter present on the bench press at all times.