Benchmarks - Lifts
Benchmarks
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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 | May 09, 2011 | 3 reps @ 385 lbs 3 times | Deadlift 3-3-3 |
| Back Squat | May 30, 2012 | 1 rep @ 345 lbs | Back Squat 5-5-3-3-1-1-1-1-Max Reps BW |
| Front Squat | Aug 01, 2012 | 1 rep @ 275 lbs | Front Squat 5-5-5-5-5-1-1-1-1 |
| Overhead Squat | Sep 28, 2012 | 1 rep @ 245 lbs | OHS |
| Thruster | Jun 05, 2012 | 5 reps @ 155 lbs | CCF Sport Testing Day 2 |
| Shoulder Press | Jun 21, 2011 | 5 reps @ 176 lbs | Shoulder Press 5-5-3-3-1-1-1 |
| Push Press | Mar 07, 2011 | 1 rep @ 225 lbs | Presses, Push Presses, Push Jerks |
| Split Jerk | Jun 01, 2012 | 1 rep @ 254 lbs | Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Snatch | May 16, 2012 | 1 rep @ 196.8 lbs | Snatch : 1 Rep Max |
| Squat Clean | Sep 25, 2012 | 3 reps @ 240 lbs | Squat Clean 3-3-3-3-3-3 |
| Squat Clean & Jerk | Sep 14, 2012 | 3 reps @ 195 lbs | Squat Clean & Jerk 3-3-3-3 |
| Bench Press | Dec 21, 2010 | 1 rep @ 335 lbs | Bench Press : 1 Rep Max |
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