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 07, 2012 | 2 reps @ 315 lbs 12 times | Zimmerman |
| Back Squat | Feb 28, 2012 | 1 rep @ 225 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Front Squat | Feb 20, 2012 | 5 reps @ 165 lbs | Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Overhead Squat | Sep 02, 2011 | 15 reps @ 95 lbs 5 times | Nancy |
| Thruster | Mar 27, 2012 | 18 reps @ 105 lbs | 9-6-3: Heavy Thrusters and Muscle Ups |
| Shoulder Press | Feb 28, 2012 | 1 rep @ 115 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Push Press | May 14, 2012 | 5 reps @ 105 lbs 5 times | Push Presses, Dumbbell Front Squats, Deadlifts |
| Push Jerk | Nov 06, 2012 | 6 reps @ 115 lbs 5 times | DT |
| Snatch | Mar 06, 2012 | 27 reps @ 95 lbs | CrossFit Games Open 12.2 |
| Power Clean | Mar 19, 2012 | 5 reps @ 135 lbs | Power Clean 5x5 |
| Clean & Jerk | Apr 24, 2012 | 1 rep @ 140 lbs | Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Bench Press | NA | No Result Yet. |
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