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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 Jan 10, 2012 5 reps @ 120 kg Deadlift 5-5-5-5-5
Back Squat Jan 31, 2011 3 reps @ 205 lbs 3 times CF Fury: Total Prep
Front Squat Jan 26, 2011 3 reps @ 115 lbs 2 times 5 RFT: Hang Power Cleans, Push/Split Jerks and Front Squats
Overhead Squat Jan 16, 2012 10 reps @ 40 kg 4 times Handstand Push-ups, Overhead Squats, Pull-ups (2)
Thruster Jan 18, 2012 25 reps @ 115 lbs Rows, Thrusters, Muscle-ups
Shoulder Press Jan 31, 2011 3 reps @ 125 lbs 3 times CF Fury: Total Prep
Push Press Jan 12, 2011 10 reps @ 95 lbs 8 times Jack
Push Jerk Jan 26, 2011 3 reps @ 115 lbs 2 times 5 RFT: Hang Power Cleans, Push/Split Jerks and Front Squats
Snatch NA No Result Yet.
Power Clean Feb 10, 2011 3 reps @ 155 lbs Power Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk NA No Result Yet.
Bench Press NA No Result Yet.

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