Benchmarks - Lifts
Benchmarks
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- Barbell 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 31, 2010 | 7 reps @ 275 lbs 6 times | Runs, Sit-up - Standards, Deadlifts |
| Back Squat | Mar 18, 2010 | 7 reps @ 145 lbs | Barbell Bear |
| Front Squat | Mar 18, 2010 | 7 reps @ 145 lbs | Barbell Bear |
| Overhead Squat | Apr 29, 2010 | 100 reps @ 95 lbs | 100 Overhead Squats |
| Thruster | Mar 30, 2010 | 5 reps @ 155 lbs | Thruster 5-5-5-5-5 |
| Shoulder Press | NA | No Result Yet. | |
| Push Press | Apr 14, 2010 | 3 reps @ 175 lbs | Push Press 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 |
| Push Jerk | Apr 09, 2010 | 6 reps @ 155 lbs 5 times | DT |
| Power Snatch | Mar 29, 2010 | 30 reps @ 115 lbs | Power Snatches, Box Jump - 20 in.s |
| Power Clean | Mar 18, 2010 | 7 reps @ 145 lbs | Barbell Bear |
| Clean & Jerk | NA | No Result Yet. | |
| Bench Press | NA | No Result Yet. |
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