Edit: Are you supposed to do all of these in the same day?

Yes, as if you were taking an exam at your school.

EDIT: Within an hour. It is not like I do the deadlift at 8am, then press at noon, then bench press at 6pm. That will stretch your CF total's score.

Yup and you only get three attempts at your max lift.

0_o.... No, you've got as many attempts as you can go for....but you should be trying to use your time efficiently and going one to the next (take a breather as need be, but just like a minute or two...).

No, 3..

http://journal.crossfit.com/2006/12/the-crossfit-total-by-mark-rip.tpl


"
The CrossFit Total is the sum of the best of three attempts at the squat, the press, and the deadlift. All three lifts are done while standing on the floor. They require minimal and inexpensive equipment. They are not technique- dependent to the extent of the Olympic lifts, yet they require technical proficiency beyond mere passing familiarity. They are safe when performed correctly, since they can all be performed without spotters—alone in a garage if necessary.

There is no time limit for each lift or for the length of the session in which they are all performed, but they must all be performed during one session—i.e., you cannot leave the area to rest or perform other activities between the three lifts.

Anyone in a position to attempt a legitimate CrossFit Total should be familiar enough with their capabilities on the lifts to have a fairly good idea of just what might be possible for a one-rep max (1RM). This number is what you warm up intending to do. A meet situation will involve three attempts, and this is a good way to determine a true 1RM.

The first attempt would be a weight you know you can do for a heavy set of three. The second attempt would be a weight you know without any doubt that you could do for a single, having just done the first attempt. And the third attempt is the weight you want to do, based on your performance on the previous two attempts."

Last time I did it I thought it was pretty good. I last did it in Aug 2012.

Shoulder Press 165
Deadlift 305
Squat 225
Total 695

But here is the deal. I could of got more weight on the squat. I think I could get 305 at least (the most weight I have) I was held back on the squat because I dont have a squat stand. So I had to put the weight on saw horses and clean it from there to front rack position. Then go from there to behind the head. I was pleasantly surprised that I could jerk the 225 pretty easy. I dont go to a box or anything due to cost, so I want to make me some squat stands.

Started CF about 10 weeks ago, so these are my first attempts at PR:
Press: 85
Back Squat: 175
Deadlift: 205

I know I can squat more, but the annoying chick across the way kept talking to me and I couldn't concentrate on proper form to get my best effort. With any luck, I'll be back to these numbers soon after I get cleared to exercise again after rotator cuff surgery. That's the only goal I have for the year.

Just did mine:

Back squat - 135
Press - 70
Deadlift - 205

Total - 410

Did it June 18

Back Squat - 130
Press - 65
Dead Lift - 175

Total - 370

Press is so hard for me and my weak shoulders, but I think I can get close to 200 in the dead lift. That's my goal at least.

I'm in the same boat as far as upper body strength. I tore my rotator cuff May 2011 and have reinjured it twice since then. I just can't seem to get that number up again.

Back Squat - 195
Press - 70
Deadlift - 240

Total - 505

i did this at the end of December
PB'd all the lifts too which I was happy with

Press - 32.5kg (72#)
BAck squat - 70kg(154#)
Deadlift - 105kg (231#)

Total - 207.5kg (457)#

Squat-445 lbs.
Dead Lift- 465 lbs.
Strict vertical press - 225 lbs.

1135 total in Feb.

It's benchmark week at my box, so here's my stats:
Squat: 145 lbs
Press: 65 lbs
Deadlift: 185 lbs

Total: 390

Really thought I could break 200 on deadlifts. I was wrong. New goal!

Press - 88
Squat - 209
Dead Lift - 308

Total: 605

The press makes me sad...I will clear 100 within the next 3 months <shakes fist at computer screen> :happy:

I've been doing CrossFit for a year, and I finally get to log my Total.

Shoulder Press (strict) - 85#
Back Squat - 205#
Deadlift - 255#
TOTAL 545#