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 | Apr 27, 2010 | 1 rep @ 447 lbs | Deadlift : 1 Rep Max |
| Back Squat | Dec 12, 2009 | 1 rep @ 295 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Front Squat | Sep 21, 2010 | 1 rep @ 245 lbs | Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Overhead Squat | Dec 08, 2009 | 20 reps @ 275 lbs | Lumberjack 20 |
| Thruster | Oct 07, 2009 | 1 rep @ 202 lbs | Thruster 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Shoulder Press | Oct 13, 2009 | 1 rep @ 170 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Push Press | Jun 08, 2010 | 2 reps @ 195 lbs | Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks |
| Push Jerk | Mar 24, 2010 | 1 rep @ 225 lbs | Push Jerk : 1 Rep Max |
| Squat Snatch | Apr 26, 2011 | 1 rep @ 175 lbs | Lifting: Clean & Jerk and Snatch |
| Power Clean | Feb 09, 2011 | 1 rep @ 215 lbs | Power Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Clean & Jerk | Apr 18, 2011 | 1 rep @ 225 lbs | Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Bench Press | Nov 15, 2010 | 3 reps @ 245 lbs | Bench Press 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