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 | Oct 09, 2012 | 7 reps @ 315 lbs 3 times | AMRAP 12 mins w/ Buy-in: Double Unders, Deadlifts and Burpees |
| Back Squat | Jul 22, 2012 | 5 reps @ 200 lbs | Wendler Back Squat Week 1 |
| Front Squat | NA | No Result Yet. | |
| Overhead Squat | Oct 23, 2012 | 25 reps @ 95 lbs | CFFM - Deadlifts, Squat Clean & Jerks, Thrusters, Overhead Squats |
| Thruster | Jul 21, 2012 | 8 reps @ 135 lbs 3 times | CFFM - Double WOD |
| Shoulder Press | Aug 31, 2011 | 6 reps @ 125 lbs | Wendler Shoulder Press: Week 1 |
| Push Press | NA | No Result Yet. | |
| Push Jerk | NA | No Result Yet. | |
| Snatch | NA | No Result Yet. | |
| Power Clean | Jul 21, 2012 | 1 rep @ 220 lbs | Power Clean 1-1-1-1 |
| Clean & Jerk | Jul 21, 2012 | 1 rep @ 200 lbs | Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1 |
| Bench Press | Jun 02, 2012 | 24 reps @ 195 lbs 2 times | AdamBrown |
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