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 | Feb 02, 2011 | 1 rep @ 355 lbs | Deadlift 5-3-3-1-1-1 |
| Back Squat | Dec 17, 2012 | 1 rep @ 225 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Front Squat | Sep 26, 2012 | 5 reps @ 185 lbs | Front Squat 5-3-3-1-1-1 |
| Overhead Squat | Nov 21, 2012 | 45 reps @ 135 lbs | Overhead Squats, Handstand Push Ups |
| Thruster | Sep 30, 2011 | 30 reps @ 135 lbs | FT: Thrusters and Double Unders |
| Shoulder Press | Sep 15, 2010 | 1 rep @ 135 lbs | Shoulder Press : 1 Rep Max |
| Push Press | Nov 30, 2012 | 5 reps @ 125 lbs 5 times | Push Press 5-5-5-5-5 |
| Push Jerk | Nov 12, 2012 | 5 reps @ 135 lbs 5 times | Hammer |
| Snatch | Mar 03, 2012 | 30 reps @ 165 lbs | CrossFit Games Open 12.2 |
| Clean | May 17, 2013 | 4 reps @ 315 lbs | Chipper: Rope Climb (Legless)s, Cleans, Handstand Push-ups and 6 more |
| Clean & Jerk | Dec 05, 2012 | 1 rep @ 155 lbs | Lifting: Power Clean & Push Jerks, Power Clean & Push Jerks and Power Clean & Push Jerks |
| Bench Press | Mar 30, 2010 | 3 reps @ 165 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