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 25, 2012 | 3 reps @ 275 lbs | Deadlift 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Back Squat | May 10, 2012 | 5 reps @ 235 lbs | Back Squat 5-5-5-5-5 |
| Front Squat | Jun 14, 2012 | 3 reps @ 210 lbs | Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Overhead Squat | Apr 12, 2012 | 30 reps @ 95 lbs | The Shed |
| Thruster | Apr 20, 2012 | 12 reps @ 115 lbs 3 times | Chainsaw - Thrusters, Toes-to-Bars, Shuttle Runs |
| Shoulder Press | NA | No Result Yet. | |
| Push Press | May 24, 2012 | 3 reps @ 205 lbs | Push Press 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Push Jerk | Apr 15, 2012 | 6 reps @ 155 lbs 3 times | 3 RFT: Deadlifts, Hang Power Cleans and Push Jerks |
| Snatch | NA | No Result Yet. | |
| Power Clean | Apr 15, 2012 | 5 reps @ 205 lbs | Power Clean 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Clean & Jerk | Jun 08, 2012 | 1 rep @ 220 lbs | Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max |
| 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