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 | January 14, 2019 | 1 rep @ 415 lbs | Deadlift : 1x1 |
| Back Squat | September 30, 2019 | 1 rep @ 345 lbs | Back Squat : 1x1 |
| Front Squat | September 09, 2019 | 50 reps @ 135 lbs | FT: Box Jump Overs, Front Squats and Echo Bike Calories |
| Overhead Squat | July 29, 2019 | 15 reps @ 115 lbs 2 times | 2 RFT: 400 m, Thrusters, 400 m and Overhead Squats |
| Thruster | July 29, 2019 | 15 reps @ 115 lbs 2 times | 2 RFT: 400 m, Thrusters, 400 m and Overhead Squats |
| Shoulder Press | NA | NA | NA |
| Push Press | November 04, 2019 | 1 rep @ 215 lbs | Push Press : 1x1 |
| Push Jerk | January 29, 2019 | 12 reps @ 185 lbs 3 times | 3 RFT: 400 m, Pull-ups and Push Jerks |
| Power Snatch | August 08, 2019 | 3 reps @ 155 lbs 5 times | 5 RFT: Power Snatches, Bar Facing Burpees and Echo Bike Calories |
| Power Clean | July 26, 2019 | 19 reps @ 135 lbs 6 times | Hotshots 19 |
| Clean & Jerk | September 12, 2019 | 1 rep @ 225 lbs | Clean & Jerk : 3-3-2-2-1-1-1 |
| Bench Press | NA | NA | NA |
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