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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 Oct 14, 2009 1 rep @ 245 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Oct 14, 2009 1 rep @ 315 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat NA No Result Yet.
Overhead Squat Jan 17, 2010 55 reps @ 45 lbs Medicine Ball Cleans, Sit-up - Standards, Overhead Squats
Thruster NA No Result Yet.
Shoulder Press Oct 14, 2009 1 rep @ 195 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Jan 11, 2010 30 reps @ 75 lbs 4 times Hughes
Split Jerk Jan 19, 2010 3 reps @ 205 lbs Split Jerk 3-3-3-3-3
Snatch NA No Result Yet.
Clean NA No Result Yet.
Clean & Jerk NA No Result Yet.
Bench Press Nov 19, 2009 1 rep @ 215 lbs Bench Press : 1 Rep Max

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