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 | Oct 18, 2011 | 3 reps @ 460 lbs | Deadlift 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Back Squat | Nov 01, 2011 | 3 reps @ 455 lbs | Back Squat 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Front Squat | NA | No Result Yet. | |
| Overhead Squat | NA | No Result Yet. | |
| Thruster | Oct 19, 2011 | 10 reps @ 135 lbs | Northwest Regional Event 4 |
| Shoulder Press | Nov 04, 2011 | 1 rep @ 240 lbs | Shoulder Press 1-1-1-1-1 |
| Push Press | Oct 13, 2011 | 3 reps @ 135 lbs 5 times | Clean Pulls, Power Cleans, Push Presses, Push Jerks, Good Mornings, etc. |
| Push Jerk | Oct 13, 2011 | 3 reps @ 135 lbs 5 times | Clean Pulls, Power Cleans, Push Presses, Push Jerks, Good Mornings, etc. |
| Snatch | NA | No Result Yet. | |
| Power Clean | Nov 07, 2011 | 4 reps @ 240 lbs 2 times | Power Clean 5-5-5-5-5 |
| Clean & Jerk | NA | No Result Yet. | |
| Bench Press | NA | No Result Yet. |
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