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 17, 2012 | 1 rep @ 167.5 kg | Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Back Squat | Aug 28, 2011 | 1 rep @ 110 kg | Back Squat : 1 Rep Max |
| Front Squat | Aug 12, 2011 | 1 rep @ 100 kg | Front Squat : 1 Rep Max |
| Overhead Squat | Jan 17, 2012 | 5 reps @ 35 kg 3 times | Overhead Squat 5-5-5-5-5 |
| Thruster | Sep 30, 2011 | 5 reps @ 46 kg 10 times | Holbrook |
| Shoulder Press | Jan 18, 2012 | 1 rep @ 55 kg | Shoulder Press 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Push Press | Oct 24, 2011 | 2 reps @ 65 kg | Push Press 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Split Jerk | Jan 20, 2012 | 1 rep @ 80 kg | Split Jerk 3-2-2-2-1-1-1-1 |
| Power Snatch | Aug 30, 2011 | 1 rep @ 40 kg 2 times | Power Snatch 1-1-1-1-1 |
| Squat Clean | Nov 05, 2012 | 1 rep @ 95 kg | Squat Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Clean & Jerk | Jan 22, 2012 | 30 reps @ 135 lbs | Grace |
| Bench Press | Sep 07, 2011 | 3 reps @ 70 kg | 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