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 | Jul 26, 2010 | 1 rep @ 180 kg | CrossFit Total |
| Back Squat | Jul 26, 2010 | 1 rep @ 125 kg | CrossFit Total |
| Front Squat | Mar 09, 2013 | 2 reps @ 107.5 kg | Front Squat 5-3-1 |
| Overhead Squat | Feb 03, 2011 | 1 rep @ 75 kg | Overhead Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Thruster | Mar 30, 2011 | 3 reps @ 65 kg 4 times | Thruster 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 |
| Shoulder Press | Feb 20, 2012 | 1 rep @ 65 kg | Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks |
| Push Press | Oct 17, 2012 | 3 reps @ 70 kg 4 times | Push Press 3-3-3-3-3-3-3 |
| Split Jerk | Nov 02, 2012 | 1 rep @ 85 kg | Split Jerk 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 |
| Snatch | Mar 13, 2013 | 30 reps @ 135 lbs | CrossFit Games Open 13.1 |
| Power Clean | Aug 01, 2012 | 1 rep @ 225 lbs 30 times | Holleyman |
| Clean & Jerk | Apr 11, 2012 | 30 reps @ 135 lbs | Squat Clean & Jerk : 30 Reps for Time |
| Bench Press | Dec 06, 2010 | 1 rep @ 90 kg | CrossFit Total II |
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