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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 20, 2012 1 rep @ 315 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Jan 02, 2012 1 rep @ 245 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat May 23, 2011 3 reps @ 163 lbs Front Squat : 3 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Feb 21, 2012 5 reps @ 115 lbs AMRAP 15 mins: Push Press, Overhead Squats and Sit Up (Ghd)s
Thruster Jun 13, 2011 5 reps @ 135 lbs 3 times Thrusters, Burpees, Double Unders
Shoulder Press Jan 02, 2012 1 rep @ 165 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Sep 27, 2011 3 reps @ 165 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Push Jerk Jul 19, 2011 1 rep @ 185 lbs Push Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Squat Snatch Dec 08, 2011 3 reps @ 115 lbs 6 times Squat Snatches, Wall Walks
Squat Clean Feb 16, 2012 1 rep @ 145 lbs 10 times CrossFit Games Open 11.3
Squat Clean & Jerk Jan 24, 2012 1 rep @ 145 lbs 5 times Muscle-ups, Squat Clean & Jerks
Bench Press Feb 08, 2011 3 reps @ 200 lbs 3RM Bench Press

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