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 06, 2013 | 1 rep @ 295 lbs | Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1 |
| Back Squat | Jan 06, 2013 | 1 rep @ 255 lbs | Back Squat 3-2-2-1-1-1 |
| Front Squat | Jan 26, 2013 | 1 rep @ 195 lbs | Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Overhead Squat | Mar 21, 2012 | 1 rep @ 150 lbs | Overhead Squat 5-5-3-3-1-1-1 |
| Thruster | Mar 19, 2012 | 1 rep @ 155 lbs | Thruster 2-2-1-1-1 |
| Shoulder Press | Dec 03, 2012 | 3 reps @ 155 lbs | Shoulder Press 5-5-5-5-5 |
| Push Press | Feb 05, 2013 | 6 reps @ 175 lbs | Push Press 6-6-6 |
| Split Jerk | Feb 10, 2013 | 1 rep @ 215 lbs | Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Snatch | Sep 01, 2012 | 1 rep @ 120 lbs | Snatch 1-1-1-1-1 |
| Power Clean | Aug 15, 2012 | 1 rep @ 180 lbs | Power Clean 1-1-1-1-1 |
| Power Clean & Jerk | Mar 04, 2013 | 1 rep @ 190 lbs | Power Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1 |
| Bench Press | Jan 06, 2013 | 1 rep @ 245 lbs | Bench Press 3-3-3-1-1-1 |
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