Benchmarks - Lifts
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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 | Jul 02, 2012 | 2 reps @ 153 lbs | Deadlift 2-2-2-2-2-2 |
| Back Squat | Oct 29, 2012 | 3 reps @ 103 lbs 4 times | Back Squat 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Front Squat | Nov 21, 2012 | 2 reps @ 103 lbs 2 times | Front Squat 2-2-2-2-2-2 |
| Overhead Squat | Sep 05, 2012 | 3 reps @ 53 lbs 3 times | Overhead Squat 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Thruster | Jul 04, 2012 | 6 reps @ 53 lbs 4 times | 1776 - An Independence Day workout from DCF |
| Shoulder Press | NA | No Result Yet. | |
| Push Press | Oct 19, 2012 | 2 reps @ 73 lbs 6 times | Push Press 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 |
| Split Jerk | May 02, 2012 | 1 rep @ 83 lbs | Split Jerk 3-2-2-2-1-1-1-1 |
| Power Snatch | Feb 06, 2012 | 15 reps @ 53 lbs | CrossFit Games Open 11.1 |
| Power Clean | Apr 02, 2012 | 2 reps @ 73 lbs 2 times | Power Clean 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 |
| Clean & Jerk | Apr 02, 2012 | 30 reps @ 53 lbs | Grace |
| Bench Press | May 04, 2012 | 5 reps @ 75 lbs | Bench Press 5-5-5-5-5 |
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