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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 Sep 15, 2011 1 rep @ 335 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Dec 26, 2011 5 reps @ 205 lbs 3 times Back Squat 5-5-5
Front Squat Apr 04, 2011 6 reps @ 155 lbs Front Squat 5-5-0
Overhead Squat May 12, 2011 1 rep @ 115 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster Sep 20, 2011 45 reps @ 95 lbs Fran
Shoulder Press Mar 14, 2011 3 reps @ 115 lbs Shoulder Press 3-3-3
Push Press Apr 22, 2011 1 rep @ 145 lbs Push Press : 5 @ 75%, 3 @ 85%, 1+ @ 95%
Push Jerk Sep 26, 2011 5 reps @ 135 lbs 5 times Argghhh me legs captain
Power Snatch Jan 31, 2011 6 reps @ 85 lbs 2 times Power Snatches, Rows
Power Clean Apr 25, 2011 1 rep @ 145 lbs Power Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk May 16, 2011 5 reps @ 105 lbs 5 times CFMG - 5/7/11
Bench Press Dec 29, 2010 5 reps @ 115 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