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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 Feb 21, 2011 4 reps @ 260 lbs Deadlift 5-3-1
Back Squat Jan 10, 2011 5 reps @ 165 lbs 3 times Back Squat 5-5-5
Front Squat Apr 18, 2011 3 reps @ 185 lbs Front Squat : 5 @ 75%, 3 @ 85%, 1 @ 95%
Overhead Squat Feb 25, 2011 55 reps @ 75 lbs Overhead Squats, Box Jump (24 in.)s
Thruster May 24, 2011 6 reps @ 115 lbs Carry Me To Hell
Shoulder Press Mar 25, 2011 2 reps @ 135 lbs Shoulder Press : 5 @ 75%, 3 @ 85%, 1 @ 95%
Push Press Jul 09, 2011 5 reps @ 145 lbs Push Press 5-5-5
Push Jerk Jun 13, 2011 10 reps @ 95 lbs 3 times joe-6/13/11
Power Snatch Jan 04, 2011 15 reps @ 75 lbs 5 times Pull-ups, Power Snatches, Knees-to-elbows
Power Clean Apr 20, 2011 1 rep @ 145 lbs Power Clean 1-1-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk NA No Result Yet.
Bench Press Dec 29, 2010 5 reps @ 185 lbs 3 times 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