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 02, 2012 | 1 rep @ 435 lbs | Deadlift : 1 Rep Max |
| Back Squat | Oct 09, 2012 | 1 rep @ 325 lbs | Back Squat 75% 1 Rms, Back Squat 85% 1 Rms, Back Squat 90%s, Back Squat 95%s, Back Squats |
| Front Squat | Nov 13, 2012 | 1 rep @ 225 lbs | Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1 |
| Overhead Squat | Jul 13, 2012 | 1 rep @ 165 lbs | Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max |
| Thruster | Feb 27, 2012 | 3 reps @ 155 lbs 2 times | Thruster 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Shoulder Press | Dec 12, 2011 | 1 rep @ 145 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Push Press | May 17, 2012 | 1 rep @ 165 lbs | Push Press : 1 Rep Max |
| Push Jerk | Feb 15, 2012 | 3 reps @ 165 lbs | Push Jerk 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Snatch | Apr 26, 2012 | 1 rep @ 130 lbs | Snatch 1X7 |
| Clean | Oct 08, 2012 | 1 rep @ 200 lbs | Find a 1 RM Clean |
| Clean & Jerk | Sep 19, 2012 | 1 rep @ 165 lbs | Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max |
| Bench Press | Jan 11, 2012 | 1 rep @ 195 lbs | Bench Press : 1 Rep Max |
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