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 | Mar 07, 2011 | 1 rep @ 365 lbs | Deadlift 2-2-2-2-2-2 |
| Back Squat | Apr 29, 2013 | 3 reps @ 315 lbs | Wendler Back Squat: Week 3 |
| Front Squat | Aug 20, 2012 | 1 rep @ 275 lbs | Front Squat : 1 Rep Max |
| Overhead Squat | Feb 05, 2012 | 3 reps @ 215 lbs | Overhead Squat 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Thruster | May 28, 2011 | 5 reps @ 175 lbs | Thruster 5-5-5-5-5 |
| Shoulder Press | Dec 30, 2011 | 1 rep @ 152 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Push Press | Jul 18, 2011 | 2 reps @ 205 lbs | Push Press 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Split Jerk | Jan 31, 2012 | 1 rep @ 245 lbs 2 times | Split Jerk 2-2-2-2-2 |
| Snatch | Feb 27, 2013 | 1 rep @ 170 lbs | Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Power Clean | Oct 15, 2012 | 2 reps @ 210 lbs 2 times | Power Clean 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 |
| Clean & Jerk | Mar 21, 2012 | 1 rep @ 215 lbs | Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max |
| Bench Press | May 04, 2011 | 1 rep @ 210 lbs 2 times | Bench Press 5-5-3-3-1-1 |
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