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 | Apr 04, 2009 | 1 rep @ 280 lbs | tactical strength challenge |
| Back Squat | Nov 10, 2010 | 1 rep @ 200 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Front Squat | Jun 11, 2009 | 1 rep @ 170 lbs | Front Squat : 1 Rep Max |
| Overhead Squat | Oct 14, 2010 | 1 rep @ 135 lbs | Overhead Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Thruster | May 13, 2010 | 1 rep @ 128 lbs | Thruster : 1 Rep Max |
| Shoulder Press | May 24, 2011 | 1 rep @ 105 lbs | Shoulder Press 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Push Press | Jun 09, 2009 | 1 rep @ 135 lbs | Push Press : 1 Rep Max |
| Split Jerk | Aug 23, 2010 | 3 reps @ 135 lbs | Split Jerk 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Snatch | Mar 04, 2012 | 7 reps @ 100 lbs in 4 mins | CrossFit Games Open 12.2 |
| Squat Clean | Jun 17, 2010 | 1 rep @ 135 lbs | Squat Clean 5-5-3-3-1-1-1-1 |
| Clean & Jerk | Oct 15, 2011 | 1 rep @ 130 lbs in 20 secs | Colorado Masters Open 2011 Event 2 |
| Bench Press | Sep 27, 2011 | 1 rep @ 62 kg | Bench Press 5-5-3-3-1-1-1 |
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