bear complex
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The barbell bear complex consists, sequentially, of:
- power clean
- front squat
- push press
- back squat
- behind-the-neck push press
- then, return the bar to the ground for the next power clean
The movements may be modified, broken-up or combined in any way, so long as these parameters are met:
- The power clean starts at the ground and finishes at full hip extension. Squat cleans and/or a deadlift + hang power clean combination are acceptable.
- Squats must finish at, or below the parallel position and presses must finish locked-out overhead.
- Presses may be strict presses, push presses, or push jerks.
- Squats and presses can be distinct or combined into a thruster. However, you may not receive the clean in a (front) squat and move directly into a thruster—stand first.
- You may rest anywhere but on the floor, even to re-grip.
Compare results to December 23, 2011.
–Scores–
CJ D.: 115-105-105-lbs.
Jon H.: 115-105-105-lbs.
Morgan D.: 55-55-55x-lbs.
Melissa S.: 55-55-50-lbs.
Sofia J.: 65-70-60-lbs.
Keena S.: 85-90x-80-lbs.
John Mc.: 65-75-85-lbs. (sub: 1x power clean + 2x thruster, 3RM)
Sara R.: 35-35-40-lbs.
Katie R.: 55-55-60-lbs.
Mayra C.: 75-70-70-lbs.
Borja G.: 145-150-150-lbs. (sub: 12x weighted bbell lunge)
Teal B.: 95x-85x-70-lbs.
Brian K.: 75-85x-75x-lbs.
Stephen K.: 75-85-95-lbs.
Alex M.: 135-145x-125-lbs.
Yoshi S.: 105-115x-105x-lbs.
Kate H.: 55-55-55-lbs. (sub: 1x power clean + 2x thruster, 3RM)
Julie G.: 55-55-55-lbs.
Will L.: 105-105x-95-lbs.
Jason K.: 115-125-135-lbs.
Christine F.: 30-35-35-lbs. (3RM)
John Gr.: 85-85-95-lbs.
Marcel S.: 95-105-110x-lbs.
Jamie A.: 65-70-75-lbs.
Lisa C.: 55-60-65-lbs. (sub: 1x power clean + 2x thruster)
Adrian P.: 105-110-115-lbs.
Brett B.: 95-90-90-lbs.
Jim D.: 85-90-95-lbs.
Shawn C.: 105-95-95-lbs.
Shawn J.: 65-75-65-lbs.
Mark L.: 65-75-75-lbs. (sub: 3x bear complex + 5x single-leg rdl/side)
Candida M.: 55-50-50-lbs.
Abby B.: 55-45-35-lbs.
MIchael F.: 135-145x-115-lbs.
Matthew C.: 105-115-120-lbs.
David S.: 105-110x-95-lbs.
Tamra F.: (sub: 4x pushup + 7x strict sit-up + 7x superman)
Buffy M.: 35-40-45-lbs.
John S.: 45-45-45-lbs. (sub: 1x hang power clean + 2x front squat + 2x push press; 3-3-3)
Christine S.: 80-90x-85x-lbs.
James W.: 65-75x-65x-lbs.
Lee P.: 65-70-65-lbs.
Jeremy M.: 65-65-65-lbs.
Mark Co.: 115-125-125-lbs.
Josh M.: 115-125x-105-lbs.
Randy F.: 80-85-85x-lbs.
Jamie T.: 65-x-x-lbs. (sub: 3x 5x strict bodyrow + 5x pushup)
John P.: 105-110-95-lbs.
Nick D.: 95-105-115x-lbs.