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 | March 12, 2020 | 2 reps @ 365 lbs | Deadlift : 1x2 at 90% 1RM |
| Back Squat | February 05, 2020 | 5 reps @ 135 lbs 4 times | 4 RFQ: Turkish Sit-ups, Front Squats, Bike Ergs and 2 more |
| Front Squat | February 05, 2020 | 5 reps @ 135 lbs 4 times | 4 RFQ: Turkish Sit-ups, Front Squats, Bike Ergs and 2 more |
| Overhead Squat | NA | NA | NA |
| Thruster | May 15, 2020 | 66 reps @ 115 lbs | "Death By" - Thruster : 1 rep + 1 rep / 1 min |
| Shoulder Press | NA | NA | NA |
| Push Press | NA | NA | NA |
| Push Jerk | NA | NA | NA |
| Squat Snatch | February 25, 2020 | 1 rep @ 185 lbs 4 times | AMRAP 3 mins: Squat Snatches and Burpee Box Jump Overs |
| Clean | NA | NA | NA |
| Clean & Jerk | May 12, 2020 | 1 rep @ 225 lbs | FT: Rows, Clean & Jerks, Rows and 17 more |
| 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