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 | Jan 23, 2012 | 1 rep @ 290 lbs | Deadlift 5-3-1 |
| Back Squat | Feb 08, 2012 | 1 rep @ 205 lbs | Back Squat 5-3-1 |
| Front Squat | Apr 17, 2012 | 1 rep @ 175 lbs | Front Squat 5-3-1-1-1 |
| Overhead Squat | Jun 04, 2012 | 1 rep @ 115 lbs | Overhead Squat 1-1-1-1-1 |
| Thruster | May 17, 2011 | 1 rep @ 110 lbs | Thruster 5-3-1-1-1 |
| Shoulder Press | Feb 09, 2012 | 1 rep @ 92 lbs | Shoulder Press : 5 @ 75%, 3 @ 85%, 1 @ 95% |
| Push Press | Nov 23, 2011 | 1 rep @ 120 lbs | Push Press 5-3-1-1-1 |
| Split Jerk | May 14, 2012 | 1 rep @ 125 lbs | Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1 |
| Snatch | May 13, 2013 | 1 rep @ 100 lbs | Snatch : 1 @ 100%, 1 @ 90%, 1 @ 85%, 1 @ 85% |
| Power Clean | Nov 29, 2012 | 1 rep @ 135 lbs | Power Clean : 1 Rep Max |
| Clean & Jerk | Aug 22, 2011 | 1 rep @ 115 lbs | 2011 CrossFit Games Event 3 |
| Bench Press | Dec 11, 2012 | 1 rep @ 140 lbs | Bench Press 5-3-1 |
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