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 16, 2009 | 1 rep @ 265 lbs | Deadlift : 1 Rep Max |
| Back Squat | Dec 29, 2008 | 1 rep @ 185 lbs | Back Squat : 1 Rep Max |
| Front Squat | Mar 24, 2009 | 5 reps @ 150 lbs | Front Squat 5-5-5-5-5 |
| Overhead Squat | Feb 17, 2009 | 15 reps @ 65 lbs 4 times | Nancy |
| Thruster | Mar 20, 2009 | 1 rep @ 105 lbs | Thrusters 5-5-5-3-3-3-1-1-1 |
| Shoulder Press | Feb 25, 2009 | 1 rep @ 90 lbs | Shoulder Press |
| Push Press | Feb 20, 2009 | 50 reps @ 45 lbs | Filthy Fifty |
| Push Jerk | NA | No Result Yet. | |
| Power Snatch | Feb 06, 2009 | 30 reps @ 55 lbs | Isabel |
| Clean | NA | No Result Yet. | |
| Clean & Jerk | Jan 23, 2009 | 30 reps @ 75 lbs | Grace |
| Bench Press | NA | No Result Yet. |
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