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 | Jul 09, 2012 | 1 rep @ 455 lbs | Deadlift 3-3-2-2-1-1 |
| Back Squat | Nov 12, 2012 | 1 rep @ 400 lbs | Back Squat 8-5-5-3-1-1-1-1 |
| Front Squat | Dec 11, 2012 | 1 rep @ 315 lbs | Front Squat 5-5-3-3-1 |
| Overhead Squat | Sep 02, 2012 | 1 rep @ 245 lbs | Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max |
| Thruster | Mar 29, 2011 | 1 rep @ 205 lbs 2 times | Thruster 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 |
| Shoulder Press | Apr 12, 2013 | 1 rep @ 160 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Push Press | Aug 03, 2011 | 1 rep @ 225 lbs | Push Press 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Split Jerk | Jan 02, 2013 | 1 rep @ 255 lbs | Split Jerk 5-3-3-1-1-1 |
| Snatch | Sep 14, 2012 | 1 rep @ 205 lbs | Snatch : 1 Rep Max |
| Squat Clean | May 12, 2013 | 1 rep @ 125 kg | Squat Clean : 1 Rep Max |
| Clean & Jerk | Mar 27, 2013 | 1 rep @ 120 kg | Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max |
| Bench Press | Dec 06, 2012 | 1 rep @ 255 lbs | Bench Press 3-3-3-1-1-1 |
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