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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 Jun 22, 2011 45 reps @ 225 lbs Diane
Back Squat Sep 30, 2011 1 rep @ 145 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Aug 17, 2011 1 rep @ 115 lbs 3 times Front Squat 1-10-1-20-1-30
Overhead Squat May 23, 2011 15 reps @ 95 lbs 5 times Double Under Nancy
Thruster Apr 28, 2011 30 reps @ 135 lbs Thrusters, Burpees (2)
Shoulder Press Sep 30, 2011 1 rep @ 75 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Dec 23, 2010 12 reps @ 65 lbs 6 times Collin
Push Jerk Aug 08, 2011 6 reps @ 75 lbs 5 times DT
Snatch Jul 27, 2011 30 reps @ 50 lbs Runs, Snatches
Power Clean May 24, 2011 5 reps @ 145 lbs 7 times CrossFit Games Open 11.5
Clean & Jerk Sep 01, 2011 15 reps @ 80 lbs 2011 CrossFit Games Event 3
Bench Press Sep 10, 2010 24 reps @ 65 lbs 2 times AdamBrown

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