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 | Mar 27, 2013 | 1 rep @ 95 kg | Deadlift 1-10-1-20-1-30 |
| Back Squat | Nov 08, 2010 | 3 reps @ 165 lbs | Back Squat, Press, Deadlift |
| Front Squat | Oct 06, 2010 | 3 reps @ 155 lbs | Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Overhead Squat | Aug 06, 2010 | 21 reps @ 68 kg | Overhead Squats, Pull-up Burpees |
| Thruster | Jun 07, 2011 | 1 rep @ 115 lbs | Thruster 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Shoulder Press | Jan 25, 2012 | 2 reps @ 39 kg | Shoulder Press 2-2-2-2-2 |
| Push Press | Aug 24, 2012 | 12 reps @ 115 lbs 5 times | CrossFit Games Open 12.3 |
| Push Jerk | Aug 12, 2011 | 3 reps @ 115 lbs | Push Jerk 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Power Snatch | Feb 18, 2013 | 3 reps @ 70 kg 5 times | AMRAP 7 mins: Power Snatches, Overhead Squats and Burpee (Bar Facing)s |
| Power Clean | Mar 12, 2013 | 2 reps @ 55 kg | Power Clean 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 |
| Clean & Jerk | Apr 29, 2013 | 2 reps @ 55 kg | Clean & Jerk 2-2-2-2-2 |
| Bench Press | Nov 15, 2010 | 3 reps @ 95 lbs | Bench Press 3-3-3 |
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