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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 Aug 10, 2011 1 rep @ 195 lbs Deadlift 5-3-1+
Back Squat Dec 07, 2011 1 rep @ 135 lbs Back Squat 5-3-1-1-1
Front Squat Jun 08, 2011 1 rep @ 110 lbs Front Squat 5-3-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Apr 16, 2012 1 rep @ 85 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster May 17, 2011 1 rep @ 80 lbs Thruster : 1 Rep Max
Shoulder Press Oct 19, 2011 1 rep @ 62 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Push Press Feb 29, 2012 1 rep @ 90 lbs Push Press 5-3-1-1-1
Push Jerk Jul 03, 2012 1 rep @ 95 lbs Push Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Snatch Apr 26, 2011 1 rep @ 60 lbs Snatch 5-3-1-1
Power Clean Nov 21, 2011 1 rep @ 95 lbs Power Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Nov 21, 2011 1 rep @ 95 lbs Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Jul 05, 2011 1 rep @ 90 lbs Bench Press 5-3-1-1-1

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