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 | May 05, 2012 | 1 rep @ 430 lbs | Deadlift : 1 Rep Max |
| Back Squat | Mar 12, 2012 | 3 reps @ 290 lbs 5 times | Back Squat 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Front Squat | May 14, 2012 | 1 rep @ 285 lbs | Front Squat 5-3-3-1-1-1 |
| Overhead Squat | Nov 30, 2012 | 20 reps @ 135 lbs | AMRAP 10 mins: Overhead Squats, Toes To Bars and One Arm Kb Or Db Snatches |
| Thruster | Sep 04, 2012 | 38 reps @ 135 lbs | "Death By" - Thruster : 1 rep + 1 rep / 1 min |
| Shoulder Press | Feb 29, 2012 | 3 reps @ 155 lbs 4 times | Shoulder Press 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Push Press | May 16, 2012 | 1 rep @ 245 lbs | Push Press : 1 Rep Max |
| Push Jerk | Jun 15, 2012 | 3 reps @ 215 lbs 5 times | Push Jerk 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Squat Snatch | Oct 14, 2012 | 1 rep @ 195 lbs | Squat Snatch : 1 Rep Max |
| Power Clean | May 18, 2012 | 1 rep @ 255 lbs | Power Clean 5-3-3-1-1 [King Crossfit] |
| Clean & Jerk | Nov 06, 2012 | 3 reps @ 205 lbs 5 times | Clean & Jerk 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Bench Press | Oct 25, 2012 | 3 reps @ 245 lbs | Bench Press (5x3) |
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