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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 02, 2012 2 reps @ 238 lbs Deadlift 2-2-2-2-2-2
Back Squat Apr 01, 2013 1 rep @ 185 lbs Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Aug 20, 2012 1 rep @ 160 lbs Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Apr 05, 2013 3 reps @ 93 lbs Overhead Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Thruster Jul 04, 2012 6 reps @ 83 lbs 4 times 1776 - An Independence Day workout from DCF
Shoulder Press Jun 21, 2011 2 reps @ 70 lbs Shoulder Press 5-5-5-5-5
Push Press Jul 03, 2012 2 reps @ 115 lbs Push Press 3-3-3-3-3
Split Jerk Jul 06, 2012 1 rep @ 133 lbs Split Jerk 3-2-2-2-1-1-1-1
Snatch May 14, 2013 1 rep @ 93 lbs Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Power Clean Sep 07, 2010 5 reps @ 155 lbs 3 times 3 RFT: Power Cleans, Toes To Bars, Sprints and 3 more
Clean & Jerk Dec 07, 2012 15 reps @ 103 lbs 3 times 3 RFT: Clean & Jerks and 800 m
Bench Press Apr 18, 2013 5 reps @ 98 lbs Bench Press 5-5-5-5-5

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