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 | Nov 08, 2010 | 1 rep @ 455 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Back Squat | Nov 08, 2010 | 1 rep @ 430 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Front Squat | Feb 12, 2013 | 3 reps @ 315 lbs | Every 1 min for 5 mins: Front Squat |
| Overhead Squat | Oct 08, 2010 | 3 reps @ 280 lbs | Overhead Squat 5-5-5-3-3-3 |
| Thruster | Feb 11, 2013 | 1 rep @ 255 lbs | Thruster 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Shoulder Press | Nov 08, 2010 | 1 rep @ 200 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Push Press | Aug 31, 2010 | 3 reps @ 215 lbs | Push Press 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 |
| Push Jerk | Aug 31, 2010 | 3 reps @ 245 lbs | Push Jerk 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Power Snatch | Feb 13, 2013 | 3 reps @ 165 lbs | Every 1 min for 10 mins: Power Snatch |
| Squat Clean | Feb 11, 2013 | 1 rep @ 285 lbs | Every 1 min for 20 mins: Squat Clean |
| Clean & Jerk | Aug 21, 2010 | 1 rep @ 235 lbs | Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Bench Press | Aug 20, 2010 | 1 rep @ 355 lbs | Bench Press : 1 Rep Max |
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