Benchmarks - Lifts
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- Notables
Overview
"If [an] athlete is serious about getting considerably stronger, he
needs to incorporate at least one explosive exercise into his
routine. And more is even better."
- Bill Starr
The barbell lifts include both power lifting and olympic lifting and greatly emphasize the strength, power, and speed aspects (among others) of CrossFit's ten general physical skills. Proven competency in each of these lifts is a good indication of overall strength and explosiveness.
Results
| Lift | Date | Result | From Workout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deadlift | Jan 03, 2011 | 1 rep @ 390 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Back Squat | Jun 20, 2012 | 1 rep @ 305 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Front Squat | Oct 01, 2012 | 1 rep @ 225 lbs | Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Overhead Squat | Mar 13, 2012 | 1 rep @ 185 lbs | Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max |
| Thruster | Feb 06, 2012 | 5 reps @ 115 lbs 10 times | Holbrook |
| Shoulder Press | Aug 15, 2012 | 1 rep @ 145 lbs | Shoulder Press 3-3-3 |
| Push Press | Mar 23, 2010 | 1 rep @ 165 lbs | Push Press 1-1-1-1-1 |
| Push Jerk | Feb 08, 2010 | 4 reps @ 155 lbs | Push Jerk 5-5-5-5-5 |
| Snatch | Mar 01, 2012 | 6 reps @ 135 lbs | CrossFit Games Open 12.2 |
| Clean | Feb 07, 2011 | 1 rep @ 175 lbs | CrossFit Total II |
| Clean & Jerk | Jan 24, 2011 | 30 reps @ 135 lbs | Grace |
| Bench Press | Oct 10, 2011 | 1 rep @ 205 lbs | Bench Press 5-3-1-1-1 |
CrossFit Journal Articles
Read More About The Lifts.
The Burgener Warmup -Mike Burgener
The Stance -Mike Burgener
Clean and Jerk -Mike Burgener
Behind The Neck Split Jerk -Mike Burgener
The High Hang Snatch -Mike Burgener
Reviewing The Snatch -Mike Burgener
Receiving The Bar -Mike Burgener
Snatch Grip Position -Mike Burgener
Power of Dynamic Pulling Exercises -Bill Star