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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 Jul 18, 2012 1 rep @ 260 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Oct 08, 2012 1 rep @ 155 lbs Back Squat 3-3-3-1-1-1
Front Squat Sep 17, 2012 5 reps @ 145 lbs Front Squat 5-3-3-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Aug 02, 2012 5 reps @ 75 lbs 3 times CFLV 8/2/12
Thruster Feb 07, 2012 3 reps @ 85 lbs 5 times Power Cleans, Thrusters, Runs, Rests (CFLV 2/7/12)
Shoulder Press Mar 26, 2012 9 reps @ 75 lbs 3 times Power Cleans, Shoulder Presses, Push-ups, Rests
Push Press Sep 21, 2012 1 rep @ 110 lbs Push Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Jerk Jul 20, 2012 1 rep @ 125 lbs Push Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Power Snatch Oct 10, 2012 1 rep @ 90 lbs Power Snatch 3-3-3-1-1-1
Power Clean Sep 19, 2012 1 rep @ 130 lbs Power Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk May 03, 2012 1 rep @ 110 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press May 30, 2012 5 reps @ 80 lbs Bench Press 5-5-5

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