Benchmarks - Lifts
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 | Jun 11, 2012 | 2 reps @ 225 lbs | Deadlift 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Back Squat | Apr 18, 2013 | 1 rep @ 180 lbs | Back Squat : 1 Rep Max |
| Front Squat | Aug 06, 2012 | 2 reps @ 140 lbs | Front Squat 2-2-2-2-2-2 |
| Overhead Squat | Sep 05, 2012 | 2 reps @ 83 lbs | Overhead Squat 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Thruster | Jan 30, 2012 | 12 reps @ 73 lbs 2 times | Mini Metcon: Sparks |
| Shoulder Press | NA | No Result Yet. | |
| Push Press | Mar 05, 2012 | 3 reps @ 105 lbs | Push Press 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Split Jerk | Feb 23, 2012 | 1 rep @ 123 lbs | Split Jerk 3-2-2-2-1-1-1-1 |
| Snatch | Jun 04, 2012 | 1 rep @ 90 lbs | Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Power Clean | Jan 05, 2012 | 5 reps @ 155 lbs | 3 RFT: Power Cleans, Toes To Bars, Sprints and 3 more |
| Squat Clean & Jerk | Dec 09, 2012 | 3 reps @ 950 lbs | Squat Clean & Jerk 5x3 |
| Bench Press | Mar 20, 2012 | 1 rep @ 100 lbs | Bench Press 3-3-3-3-3 |
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