Benchmarks - Lifts
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.
| Lift | Date | Result | From Workout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deadlift | July 06, 2019 | 1 rep @ 230 lbs | Deadlift : 1 Rep Max |
| Back Squat | June 18, 2019 | 1 rep @ 230 lbs | Back Squat : 1 Rep Max |
| Front Squat | October 01, 2019 | 1 rep @ 195 lbs | Front Squat : 1 Rep Max |
| Overhead Squat | December 05, 2019 | 5 reps @ 115 lbs | Overhead Squat 5x5, rest 2 mins |
| Thruster | August 24, 2019 | 40 reps @ 95 lbs | AMRAP 10 mins: 400 m and Thrusters |
| Strict Press | October 31, 2019 | 5 reps @ 65 lbs | Strict Press : 5x5 at 75% 1RM, rest 2 mins |
| Push Press | July 25, 2019 | 1 rep @ 130 lbs | Push Press : 1 Rep Max |
| Split Jerk | October 21, 2019 | 1 rep @ 150 lbs | Split Jerk : 1 Rep Max |
| Power Snatch | July 29, 2019 | 1 rep @ 120 lbs | Power Snatch : 1 Rep Max |
| Power Clean | October 29, 2019 | 1 rep @ 145 lbs 9 times | AMRAP 8 mins: Box Jumps, Bar Muscle-ups and Power Cleans |
| Clean & Jerk | November 02, 2019 | 10 reps @ 145 lbs | CrossFit Games Open 20.4 - Rx'd |
| Bench Press | September 17, 2019 | 30 reps @ 115 lbs | 10-8-6-4-2: Bench Press, Strict Handstand Push-ups and Sandbag Cleans |
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