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- Notables
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 | Dec 04, 2010 | 1 rep @ 505 lbs | Deadlift : 1 Rep Max |
| Back Squat | Aug 17, 2011 | 3 reps @ 505 lbs | Back Squat 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Front Squat | Apr 06, 2012 | 1 rep @ 365 lbs | Front Squat 1-10-1-20-1-30 |
| Overhead Squat | Feb 26, 2012 | 1 rep @ 305 lbs | Overhead Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Thruster | Nov 11, 2010 | 1 rep @ 240 lbs 2 times | Thruster 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Shoulder Press | Aug 12, 2011 | 3 reps @ 185 lbs | Shoulder Press 3-3-3-3-3 |
| Push Press | Oct 12, 2012 | 1 rep @ 225 lbs 8 times | Outlaw BBG 121005 part 2 |
| Split Jerk | Jul 10, 2012 | 1 rep @ 295 lbs | Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Power Snatch | Dec 04, 2010 | 2 reps @ 225 lbs | Power Snatch 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 |
| Clean | Jan 29, 2011 | 1 rep @ 300 lbs | Clean : 1 Rep Max |
| Clean & Jerk | Apr 18, 2012 | 1 rep @ 290 lbs | Clean And Jerk 3-2-2-2-1-1-1-1-1 |
| Bench Press | Jan 11, 2011 | 1 rep @ 300 lbs | CrossFit Total II |
CrossFit Journal Articles
Read More About The Lifts.
The Burgener Warmup -Mike Burgener
The Stance -Mike Burgener
Clean and Jerk -Mike Burgener
Behind The Neck Split Jerk -Mike Burgener
The High Hang Snatch -Mike Burgener
Reviewing The Snatch -Mike Burgener
Receiving The Bar -Mike Burgener
Snatch Grip Position -Mike Burgener
Power of Dynamic Pulling Exercises -Bill Star