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 16, 2012 | 5 reps @ 225 lbs 5 times | Deadlifts, Burpees, Double Unders |
| Back Squat | Nov 09, 2012 | 1 rep @ 140 lbs | Back Squat : 1 Rep Max |
| Front Squat | Jul 17, 2012 | 3 reps @ 105 lbs | Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Overhead Squat | Nov 19, 2012 | 1 rep @ 100 lbs | Overhead Squat 5-3-1 |
| Thruster | Mar 23, 2011 | 18 reps @ 95 lbs | Utah Sectional WOD 3: Thrusters, Pull-ups, Runs |
| Shoulder Press | Aug 15, 2012 | 3 reps @ 60 lbs | Shoulder Press 3-3-3 |
| Push Press | Jul 25, 2012 | 3 reps @ 95 lbs | Push Press 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Push Jerk | Jun 22, 2011 | 1 rep @ 85 lbs 2 times | Push Jerk 5-3-1-1-1 |
| Snatch | Mar 01, 2012 | 30 reps @ 165 lbs | CrossFit Games Open 12.2 |
| Power Clean | Feb 14, 2011 | 3 reps @ 135 lbs 5 times | The Chief |
| Clean & Jerk | May 13, 2011 | 30 reps @ 55 lbs | Helen Meets Grace |
| Bench Press | Oct 28, 2011 | 3 reps @ 135 lbs | Bench Press 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