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, 2010 | 3 reps @ 525 lbs | Deadlift 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Back Squat | Apr 15, 2010 | 5 reps @ 335 lbs | Squat 5-5-5-5 |
| Front Squat | Apr 06, 2010 | 3 reps @ 275 lbs | 4/6/10 |
| Overhead Squat | Mar 01, 2010 | 1 rep @ 155 lbs | Overhead Squat 5-5-3-3-1-1-1 |
| Thruster | Mar 18, 2010 | 7 reps @ 115 lbs 7 times | 3/18/10 |
| Shoulder Press | Apr 26, 2010 | 1 rep @ 235 lbs | Shoulder Press 3-3-1-1-1 |
| Push Press | NA | No Result Yet. | |
| Push Jerk | NA | No Result Yet. | |
| Snatch | Mar 05, 2010 | 1 rep @ 175 lbs | Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Clean | Apr 02, 2010 | 1 rep @ 225 lbs | Clean 3-3-1-1-1 |
| Clean & Jerk | Mar 02, 2010 | 30 reps @ 135 lbs | Grace |
| Bench Press | Apr 19, 2010 | 42 reps @ 225 lbs | Max Bench Press @ BW |
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