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Author: David Syvertsen

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Why do we need Benchmark workouts?
Episode 226
Sunday, 21 June, 2026

We break down Bison Benchmark 28 and why two scored runs with short rests turn a “simple” workout into a real test of pacing, recovery, and grit. We also explain how to pick the right level, track your data, and train smart all summer so the retest proves you actually improved.• The format of Benchmark 28 and why two run times matter• How to choose RPE for the first run without ruining the second• Why levels exist and how scaling protects the intended stimulus• Benchmarks as a gauge for progress instead of a leaderboard obsession• How winners are determined by biggest percentage improvement• Intentional warm-ups and skill focus as the fastest path to better scores• Practical pacing using reps per minute and tighter transitions• Barbell complex work and pull-up volume ideas for the retest• A caution on adding extra running and the overtraining trapBe on the lookout for next week's episode.