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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 09, 2010 1 rep @ 185 lbs Deadlift 3-3-3-1-1-1
Back Squat Nov 23, 2010 1 rep @ 140 lbs "CrossFit Football Total"
Front Squat Jun 02, 2010 3 reps @ 95 lbs Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Overhead Squat Jun 06, 2011 2 reps @ 65 lbs Overhead Squat 5-5-5-3-3-3
Thruster Aug 05, 2011 1 rep @ 70 lbs Thruster 3-3-3-1-1-1
Shoulder Press Nov 08, 2010 3 reps @ 55 lbs Shoulder Press 5-5-5-3-3-3
Push Press Aug 01, 2011 1 rep @ 75 lbs Push Press 3-3-3-1-1-1
Split Jerk Sep 27, 2010 3 reps @ 75 lbs Split Jerk 5-5-5-3-3-3
Power Snatch May 25, 2010 5 reps @ 45 lbs Burpees, Power Snatches, Overhead Squats
Power Clean Nov 23, 2010 1 rep @ 75 lbs "CrossFit Football Total"
Power Clean & Jerk Aug 12, 2010 30 reps @ 55 lbs Power Clean & Jerks, Sit-up (abmat)s
Bench Press Aug 23, 2010 1 rep @ 90 lbs Bench Press 3-3-3-1-1-1

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