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 | Sep 20, 2010 | 1 rep @ 335 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Back Squat | Sep 20, 2010 | 1 rep @ 265 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Front Squat | Mar 09, 2010 | 1 rep @ 185 lbs 2 times | Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1 |
| Overhead Squat | Feb 07, 2011 | 1 rep @ 145 lbs | CrossFit Total II |
| Thruster | May 17, 2011 | 1 rep @ 150 lbs 2 times | Thruster 5-3-1-1-1 |
| Shoulder Press | Sep 20, 2010 | 1 rep @ 140 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Push Press | Mar 23, 2010 | 1 rep @ 170 lbs | Push Press 1-1-1-1-1 |
| Push Jerk | Oct 16, 2010 | 1 rep @ 160 lbs | Push Jerk : 1 Rep Max |
| Snatch | Dec 20, 2011 | 1 rep @ 125 lbs | Snatch 1-1-1-1-1 |
| Clean | Nov 08, 2010 | 1 rep @ 170 lbs | CrossFit Total II |
| Clean & Jerk | Nov 21, 2011 | 1 rep @ 155 lbs | Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Bench Press | Aug 07, 2010 | 1 rep @ 195 lbs | Bench Press 5-3-1 |
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