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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 Sep 27, 2011 1 rep @ 305 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Dec 07, 2011 1 rep @ 195 lbs Back Squat 5-3-1-1-1
Front Squat Mar 03, 2011 1 rep @ 145 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Feb 07, 2011 1 rep @ 130 lbs CrossFit Total II
Thruster May 19, 2010 3 reps @ 95 lbs 3 times Thruster 3-3-3-3-3
Shoulder Press Sep 27, 2011 1 rep @ 105 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Aug 26, 2010 3 reps @ 130 lbs Push Press 3-3-3-3-3
Push Jerk Jun 22, 2011 1 rep @ 145 lbs Push Jerk 5-3-1-1-1
Snatch Dec 20, 2011 1 rep @ 100 lbs Snatch 1-1-1-1-1
Clean Mar 15, 2010 1 rep @ 135 lbs CrossFit Total II
Clean & Jerk Apr 16, 2011 1 rep @ 145 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Apr 20, 2011 1 rep @ 130 lbs Bench Press 5-3-1-1

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