These tables were created by Coach Rippetoe and Professor Kilgore in order to assess your barbell strength. Check them out and see where you stack up.
Weightlifting Performance Standards
These benchmarks were created by Daver Werner of CrossFit Seattle in order to provide some performance-based goals and access how balanced your fitness levels are.
Athletic Skill Levels
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What does 300 Calories look like?
Sensible Vices Pt. 1
Sensible Vices Pt. 2
Zak says
my 15 minutes of fame!!! though in most internet handles i’m known as zkel99 or ninja zak 😀
Margie says
I was JUST reviewing these benchmarks on Wednesday. Seems like there is quite a leap from beginner to intermediate on the Athletic Skills chart, though it does indicate that it can take several years to achieve intermediate status. But it’s a great way to line up general weaknesses/strengths in one’s performance.
bfastprobioticherbs2oz tuna, 1 wild mushroom chicken sausage, 1/3 bottle of katalyst kombucha, couple grapeslick of almond butter.
Does anyone else ever experience insulin-type spikes from too much sodium? I have been out of balance with my sodium intake lately and have noticed more food cravings and “hormonal” hunger.
Margie says
Oh, also, I am loving the BW photos! Everyone looks so badass.
stephanie says
breakfast:can of ginger ale.
fighting a stomach bug, not fun.
hoping to be ready to go for class tomorrow. are we back at the lyceum?
Max says
Breakfast today was the usual berry/protein/oats shake.
Just picked up some bison last night, David has inspired me to try a bison and chard meal for a weekend lunch. I think a healthy dose of sriracha would go nice in there.
I loved the “vices” article. My vice is a nightly cocktail after dinner (just one!), so the info about enjoying liquors in moderation was nice.
The benchmarks were interesting, I definitely need to work on my press.
Margie says
Steph, hope you’re feeling better! Keep drinking water too. Warm water. And we are back at the Lyceum this weekend.
Adam says
By the way, I’m definitely down for the snatch workshop.
Meanwhile I’m loving how fast the improvements are coming:
super-cindy: 4 rounds + 9 pullupscindy PR: 12 rounds and change
backsquat 5×5: 135/155/175/185/195backsquat PR from CFT: 195
Mark Sisson says
Thanks for the link love. You guys rock. Keep up the high-intensity training…
Cheers!
Mark Sisson says
Thanks for the link love. You guys rock. Keep up the high-intensity training…
Cheers!