Benchmarks - Lifts
Benchmarks
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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 | Jul 17, 2012 | 10 reps @ 75 lbs | Deadlifts, Double Unders, Toes-to-Bars, Burpees |
| Back Squat | Jun 21, 2012 | 30 reps @ 45 lbs | April Baseline |
| Front Squat | Jul 07, 2012 | 60 reps @ 35 lbs | Farmers Carries, Hang Power Cleans, Front Squats, Burpees, Double Unders |
| Overhead Squat | Jul 16, 2012 | 45 reps @ 20 lbs | Josh |
| Thruster | Apr 03, 2012 | 30 reps @ 55 lbs | April Baseline |
| Shoulder Press | NA | No Result Yet. | |
| Push Press | Feb 07, 2012 | 10 reps @ 60 lbs | Push Presses |
| Push Jerk | NA | No Result Yet. | |
| Snatch | NA | No Result Yet. | |
| Clean | NA | No Result Yet. | |
| Power Clean & Jerk | Mar 29, 2012 | 3 reps @ 55 lbs 7 times | Pull-ups, Push-ups, Squats, Power Clean & Jerks |
| 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