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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.


Results

Lift Date Result From Workout
Deadlift Dec 14, 2011 1 rep @ 365 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Dec 14, 2011 1 rep @ 265 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Aug 03, 2012 4 reps @ 195 lbs Front Squat 5-5-5
Overhead Squat Mar 19, 2012 4 reps @ 135 lbs Overhead Squat 5-5-5
Thruster Oct 01, 2012 5 reps @ 115 lbs 5 times Thrusters, Pull-ups
Shoulder Press Sep 07, 2012 1 rep @ 125 lbs Shoulder Press 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Push Press Aug 20, 2012 3 reps @ 155 lbs CF CAPOP: TEAM of 2 Push Presses, Pull-up (strict)s
Split Jerk Jun 15, 2012 1 rep @ 205 lbs 2 times Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Snatch Oct 12, 2012 1 rep @ 125 lbs 2 times Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Squat Clean Jun 28, 2012 1 rep @ 175 lbs 2 times Squat Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk Jan 17, 2012 1 rep @ 175 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Jul 06, 2012 2 reps @ 205 lbs Bench Press 5-5-5

CrossFit Journal Articles

Read More About The Lifts.

The Burgener Warmup -Mike Burgener
The Stance -Mike Burgener
Clean and Jerk -Mike Burgener
The High Hang Snatch -Mike Burgener
Reviewing The Snatch -Mike Burgener
Receiving The Bar -Mike Burgener
Snatch Grip Position -Mike Burgener