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 | Jun 27, 2012 | 1 rep @ 150 kg | CrossFit Total |
| Back Squat | Dec 29, 2011 | 3 reps @ 110 kg 3 times | Back Squat 5-5-5-5-5 |
| Front Squat | Feb 03, 2013 | 1 rep @ 80 kg | Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Overhead Squat | Nov 05, 2010 | 20 reps @ 115 lbs | Lumberjack 20 |
| Thruster | Apr 17, 2013 | 36 reps @ 135 lbs | 15-12-9: Thrusters and Pull Up (Weighted)s |
| Shoulder Press | Aug 29, 2011 | 1 rep @ 70 kg | CrossFit Total |
| Push Press | Feb 17, 2012 | 1 rep @ 65 kg 3 times | Push Press 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Push Jerk | Jun 03, 2012 | 1 rep @ 70 kg | Push Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Snatch | Mar 07, 2013 | 15 reps @ 135 lbs | CrossFit Games Open 13.1 |
| Power Clean | Apr 22, 2013 | 1 rep @ 87.5 kg | Power Clean : 1 Rep Max |
| Clean & Jerk | Oct 31, 2010 | 30 reps @ 155 lbs | Squat Clean & Jerk : 30 Reps for Time |
| Bench Press | Dec 04, 2010 | 1 rep @ 100 kg | CrossFit Total II |
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