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 28, 2012 | 1 rep @ 460 lbs | Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1 |
| Back Squat | Apr 10, 2013 | 1 rep @ 285 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Front Squat | Sep 27, 2011 | 1 rep @ 215 lbs | Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Overhead Squat | Oct 07, 2011 | 3 reps @ 120 lbs | Overhead Squat 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Thruster | Jan 07, 2013 | 2 reps @ 130 lbs | Every 1 min for 11 mins: Thruster |
| Shoulder Press | Apr 10, 2013 | 1 rep @ 165 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Push Press | Jan 11, 2012 | 1 rep @ 155 lbs | Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1 |
| Split Jerk | Oct 25, 2011 | 1 rep @ 185 lbs | Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Snatch | Apr 17, 2013 | 1 rep @ 155 lbs | Olympic Lifting Meet |
| Squat Clean | Apr 14, 2012 | 1 rep @ 200 lbs | Squat Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Clean & Jerk | Apr 17, 2013 | 1 rep @ 205 lbs | Olympic Lifting Meet |
| Bench Press | Sep 02, 2011 | 1 rep @ 215 lbs | Bench Press 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
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