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 | Dec 13, 2011 | 1 rep @ 525 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Back Squat | Dec 13, 2011 | 1 rep @ 525 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Front Squat | Dec 28, 2011 | 1 rep @ 405 lbs | Front Squat : 1 Rep Max |
| Overhead Squat | Jan 16, 2013 | 1 rep @ 265 lbs | Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max |
| Thruster | Apr 02, 2012 | 2 reps @ 265 lbs | Thruster 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Shoulder Press | Dec 13, 2011 | 1 rep @ 195 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Push Press | Mar 18, 2013 | 1 rep @ 280 lbs | Push Press : 1 Rep Max |
| Push Jerk | Dec 04, 2012 | 10 reps @ 185 lbs 5 times | 5 RFT: Double Unders and Push Jerks |
| Snatch | May 15, 2012 | 1 rep @ 215 lbs | Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Power Clean | May 22, 2012 | 1 rep @ 285 lbs | Max Power Clean, Max Bench Press, Max OHS |
| Clean & Jerk | Jul 02, 2012 | 1 rep @ 255 lbs 2 times | Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Bench Press | May 22, 2012 | 1 rep @ 305 lbs | Max Power Clean, Max Bench Press, Max OHS |
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