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 | Jun 05, 2009 | 1 rep @ 495 lbs | Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Back Squat | Apr 20, 2009 | 3 reps @ 275 lbs | Back Squat 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Front Squat | Jun 23, 2009 | 3 reps @ 225 lbs | Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Overhead Squat | Apr 03, 2009 | 15 reps @ 95 lbs | Overhead Squat 5-5-5-5-5 |
| Thruster | May 28, 2009 | 1 rep @ 225 lbs | Thruster 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Shoulder Press | Apr 28, 2009 | 1 rep @ 195 lbs | Shoulder Press 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Push Press | Feb 25, 2009 | 1 rep @ 225 lbs | Push Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Push Jerk | May 06, 2009 | 1 rep @ 225 lbs | Push Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Snatch | NA | No Result Yet. | |
| Squat Clean | Feb 17, 2009 | 1 rep @ 185 lbs 2 times | Squat Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Clean & Jerk | Mar 05, 2009 | 1 rep @ 195 lbs | Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Bench Press | Jul 13, 2009 | 2 reps @ 405 lbs | Bench Press 8-6-4-2 |
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