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 25, 2013 | 1 rep @ 205 kg | CrossFit Total |
| Back Squat | Jan 25, 2013 | 1 rep @ 172.5 kg | CrossFit Total |
| Front Squat | Jan 18, 2013 | 1 rep @ 155 kg | Lifting: Overhead Squats, Front Squats and Back Squats |
| Overhead Squat | Sep 07, 2012 | 1 rep @ 150 kg | Overhead Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Thruster | Jan 10, 2012 | 2 reps @ 95 kg | Thruster 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 |
| Shoulder Press | May 09, 2013 | 1 rep @ 82.5 kg | CrossFit Total |
| Push Press | Feb 02, 2012 | 3 reps @ 100 kg | Push Press 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 |
| Split Jerk | Mar 04, 2011 | 1 rep @ 100 kg | Split Jerk 3-3-3-1-1-1 |
| Power Snatch | Sep 19, 2012 | 3 reps @ 95 kg | Power Snatch 3-3-3-3 |
| Squat Clean | Jun 14, 2012 | 1 rep @ 120 kg | Squat Clean 3-2-2-2-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Clean & Jerk | Aug 01, 2012 | 1 rep @ 122.5 kg | Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Bench Press | Jan 07, 2011 | 2 reps @ 117 kg | Bench Press 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 |
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