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 | Mar 29, 2012 | 2 reps @ 275 lbs | Deadlift 10-10-5-3-2 |
| Back Squat | Jan 24, 2012 | 1 rep @ 185 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Front Squat | Apr 02, 2012 | 5 reps @ 175 lbs | Front Squats, Muscle-ups |
| Overhead Squat | Jan 10, 2012 | 3 reps @ 155 lbs | Overhead Squat 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Thruster | Mar 23, 2012 | 45 reps @ 100 lbs | CrossFit Games Open 11.6 / 12.5 |
| Shoulder Press | Jan 24, 2012 | 1 rep @ 135 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Push Press | Mar 20, 2012 | 5 reps @ 165 lbs | Push Presses (2) |
| Push Jerk | Feb 25, 2012 | 6 reps @ 115 lbs 5 times | DT |
| Snatch | May 10, 2012 | 1 rep @ 155 lbs | Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Power Clean | Dec 10, 2010 | 5 reps @ 155 lbs | Power Cleans, Rests |
| Clean & Jerk | Apr 12, 2012 | 30 reps @ 135 lbs | Grace |
| Bench Press | Sep 03, 2010 | 55 reps @ 145 lbs | Linda |
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