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 | Oct 23, 2010 | 1 rep @ 270 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Back Squat | Oct 23, 2010 | 1 rep @ 235 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Front Squat | Jun 08, 2010 | 1 rep @ 165 lbs | Front Squat 5-5-3-3-3-1-1-1-1 |
| Overhead Squat | Jan 25, 2010 | 5 reps @ 85 lbs | Overhead Squat 5-5-5-5-5 |
| Thruster | Oct 06, 2009 | 15 reps @ 85 lbs 3 times | 400m Runs, Thrusters, Burpees, Double Unders |
| Shoulder Press | Feb 19, 2011 | 1 rep @ 95 lbs | CrossFit Total |
| Push Press | Aug 18, 2009 | 1 rep @ 115 lbs | Push Press 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Push Jerk | Sep 10, 2009 | 1 rep @ 110 lbs | Push Jerk 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Power Snatch | Mar 02, 2010 | 3 reps @ 79 lbs | Power Snatch 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Power Clean | Dec 02, 2009 | 3 reps @ 105 lbs | Power Clean 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Clean & Jerk | Nov 12, 2009 | 1 rep @ 105 lbs | Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Bench Press | Feb 11, 2010 | 3 reps @ 115 lbs | bench press 3x3 |
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