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 | Feb 08, 2012 | 1 rep @ 435 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Back Squat | Sep 08, 2012 | 1 rep @ 335 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Front Squat | NA | No Result Yet. | |
| Overhead Squat | Feb 14, 2012 | 14 reps @ 95 lbs 2 times | Show Me the Love |
| Thruster | Apr 30, 2010 | 45 reps @ 95 lbs | Fran |
| Shoulder Press | Feb 08, 2012 | 1 rep @ 185 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Push Press | Mar 10, 2012 | 12 reps @ 115 lbs 5 times | CrossFit Games Open 12.3 |
| Push Jerk | NA | No Result Yet. | |
| Snatch | Mar 02, 2012 | 30 reps @ 165 lbs | CrossFit Games Open 12.2 |
| Squat Clean | May 12, 2010 | 45 reps @ 135 lbs | Elizabeth |
| Clean & Jerk | Apr 03, 2010 | 1 rep @ 205 lbs | Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max |
| 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