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 | Apr 17, 2012 | 1 rep @ 352 lbs | Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Back Squat | Apr 26, 2012 | 3 reps @ 245 lbs | Back Squat 5-5-5-5-5 |
| Front Squat | Apr 08, 2012 | 5 reps @ 165 lbs 3 times | Pheezy |
| Overhead Squat | Apr 01, 2012 | 3 reps @ 155 lbs | Overhead Squat 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Thruster | Apr 02, 2012 | 1 rep @ 205 lbs | Thruster 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 |
| Shoulder Press | May 01, 2012 | 2 reps @ 155 lbs | Shoulder Press 5-5-5-5-5 |
| Push Press | NA | No Result Yet. | |
| Push Jerk | Apr 08, 2012 | 5 reps @ 165 lbs 3 times | Pheezy |
| Snatch | Apr 19, 2012 | 1 rep @ 165 lbs | Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Squat Clean | Apr 25, 2012 | 55 reps @ 187 lbs | J.J. |
| Clean & Jerk | Apr 09, 2012 | 1 rep @ 235 lbs | Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| 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