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 | Aug 10, 2011 | 1 rep @ 195 lbs | Deadlift 5-3-1+ |
| Back Squat | Dec 07, 2011 | 1 rep @ 135 lbs | Back Squat 5-3-1-1-1 |
| Front Squat | Jun 08, 2011 | 1 rep @ 110 lbs | Front Squat 5-3-1-1-1 |
| Overhead Squat | Apr 16, 2012 | 1 rep @ 85 lbs | Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max |
| Thruster | May 17, 2011 | 1 rep @ 80 lbs | Thruster : 1 Rep Max |
| Shoulder Press | Oct 19, 2011 | 1 rep @ 62 lbs | Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks |
| Push Press | Feb 29, 2012 | 1 rep @ 90 lbs | Push Press 5-3-1-1-1 |
| Push Jerk | Jul 03, 2012 | 1 rep @ 95 lbs | Push Jerk : 1 Rep Max |
| Snatch | Apr 26, 2011 | 1 rep @ 60 lbs | Snatch 5-3-1-1 |
| Power Clean | Nov 21, 2011 | 1 rep @ 95 lbs | Power Clean : 1 Rep Max |
| Clean & Jerk | Nov 21, 2011 | 1 rep @ 95 lbs | Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Bench Press | Jul 05, 2011 | 1 rep @ 90 lbs | Bench Press 5-3-1-1-1 |
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