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"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 Nov 07, 2012 5 reps @ 253 lbs 2 times Deadlift 5-5-5-5-5
Back Squat Nov 14, 2012 3 reps @ 220 lbs Back Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Front Squat Nov 06, 2012 5 reps @ 170 lbs 5 times Front Squat 5-5-5-5-5
Overhead Squat Nov 09, 2012 4 reps @ 80 kg Overhead Squat 5-5-5-5-5
Thruster Nov 10, 2012 3 reps @ 135 lbs 4 times 4 RFT: Muscle Ups and Thrusters
Shoulder Press Oct 18, 2010 1 rep @ 85 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Oct 26, 2011 10 reps @ 75 lbs 13 times Jack
Split Jerk Jul 23, 2011 1 rep @ 180 lbs Split Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Squat Snatch Aug 26, 2011 1 rep @ 120 lbs Squat Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Clean Nov 06, 2012 2 reps @ 155 lbs 10 times Every 1 min for 10 mins: Handstand Push Ups and Squat Cleans
Clean & Jerk Oct 18, 2011 1 rep @ 165 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Apr 19, 2011 14 reps @ 100 lbs 2 times Lynne

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