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 | Apr 12, 2012 | 1 rep @ 405 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Back Squat | Apr 12, 2012 | 1 rep @ 255 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Front Squat | Jul 15, 2011 | 1 rep @ 220 lbs | Front Squat 1-10-1-20-1-30 |
| Overhead Squat | Dec 16, 2011 | 3 reps @ 175 lbs | Overhead Squat 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Thruster | Aug 04, 2012 | 8 reps @ 155 lbs | 31 Heroes |
| Shoulder Press | Jul 28, 2010 | 1 rep @ 165 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Push Press | Nov 22, 2011 | 3 reps @ 210 lbs | Push Press 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Push Jerk | Oct 19, 2010 | 1 rep @ 200 lbs | Push Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Snatch | Mar 01, 2012 | 30 reps @ 165 lbs | CrossFit Games Open 12.2 |
| Power Clean | Aug 09, 2011 | 1 rep @ 225 lbs | Power Clean 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 |
| Clean & Jerk | Sep 19, 2011 | 1 rep @ 220 lbs | Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Bench Press | Jan 11, 2012 | 5 reps @ 195 lbs 3 times | Lynne |
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