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 | Dec 29, 2011 | 1 rep @ 405 lbs | Deadlift : 1 Rep Max |
| Back Squat | Dec 20, 2012 | 1 rep @ 350 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Front Squat | Feb 26, 2013 | 1 rep @ 310 lbs | Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Overhead Squat | Sep 11, 2011 | 1 rep @ 245 lbs | Overhead Squat 5-4-3-2-1 |
| Thruster | Apr 06, 2012 | 3 reps @ 205 lbs | Thruster 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 |
| Shoulder Press | Sep 07, 2012 | 1 rep @ 165 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Push Press | Oct 02, 2011 | 1 rep @ 205 lbs | Push Press 5-4-3-2-1 |
| Split Jerk | Sep 18, 2011 | 1 rep @ 225 lbs | Split Jerk 5-4-3-2-1 |
| Snatch | Apr 17, 2012 | 1 rep @ 205 lbs | Snatch : 1 Rep Max |
| Clean | Jul 18, 2012 | 1 rep @ 275 lbs in 30 secs | "Death By" - Clean : 245 lbs + 10 lbs / 30 secs |
| Clean & Jerk | Apr 16, 2012 | 1 rep @ 255 lbs | Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max |
| Bench Press | Sep 10, 2012 | 1 rep @ 230 lbs | Bench Press 5-4-3-2-1 |
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