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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 Apr 01, 2010 1 rep @ 355 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Apr 01, 2010 1 rep @ 275 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Feb 26, 2010 2 reps @ 65 lbs 10 times Front Squats, Overhead Squats, Back Squats (2)
Overhead Squat Feb 26, 2010 3 reps @ 65 lbs 10 times Front Squats, Overhead Squats, Back Squats (2)
Thruster Mar 29, 2010 20 reps @ 105 lbs 3 times Thrusters, Runs
Shoulder Press Apr 01, 2010 1 rep @ 145 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press May 26, 2010 10 reps @ 105 lbs 8 times Push Presses, Box Jump Hill Sprints
Push Jerk NA No Result Yet.
Snatch Feb 19, 2010 20 reps @ 15 lbs 4 times Ring Dips,Single Arm Snatches, Double Unders
Squat Clean May 25, 2010 10 reps @ 115 lbs 5 times Squat Cleans, Rope Climbs
Clean & Jerk Mar 15, 2010 6 reps @ 105 lbs Continuous Clean and Jerks
Bench Press Mar 09, 2010 53 reps @ 135 lbs Bench Press Max Reps

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