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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 Nov 29, 2011 45 reps @ 225 lbs Diane
Back Squat Jan 25, 2012 1 rep @ 135 lbs Back Squat 5-3-1-1-1
Front Squat Jul 14, 2011 3 reps @ 185 lbs 7 times 7 RFT: Front Squats and Pull Up (L)s
Overhead Squat Feb 10, 2012 1 rep @ 85 lbs Overhead Squat 5-3-1-1-1
Thruster Aug 18, 2011 12 reps @ 95 lbs FT: Ring Dips, Thrusters, 200 m and 17 more
Shoulder Press Feb 08, 2011 1 rep @ 65 lbs 3 times Shoulder Press 3x1, Push Press 2x3, Push Jerk 1x5
Push Press Feb 29, 2012 1 rep @ 100 lbs Push Press 5-3-1-1-1
Push Jerk Oct 19, 2011 7 reps @ 80 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Snatch May 26, 2011 1 rep @ 60 lbs Snatch 5-3-1-1
Power Clean Aug 09, 2011 40 reps @ 135 lbs Chipper: Handstand Push Ups, Wall Balls, Toes To Bars and 3 more
Clean & Jerk Nov 21, 2011 1 rep @ 90 lbs Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Jan 03, 2012 1 rep @ 105 lbs Bench Press 1-1-1-1-1-1-1

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