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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 May 23, 2012 7 reps @ 345 lbs 3 times FT: 3x Deadlifts and Muscle Ups; 3x Wall Balls and Toes To Bars...
Back Squat Oct 25, 2011 45 reps @ 85 kg 21-15-9: Back Squats and Kettlebell Swings
Front Squat Dec 21, 2011 8 reps @ 205 lbs 4 times Again Faster - "Briggzy"
Overhead Squat Jan 16, 2012 10 reps @ 60 kg 4 times Handstand Push-ups, Overhead Squats, Pull-ups (2)
Thruster May 16, 2012 7 reps @ 135 lbs 7 times The Seven
Shoulder Press May 22, 2012 3 reps @ 35 kg Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Push Press Jun 14, 2011 66 reps @ 115 lbs FT: Rows, Push Press, Rows and 5 more
Push Jerk Nov 15, 2011 6 reps @ 155 lbs 5 times DT
Snatch Apr 23, 2012 2 reps @ 39 kg Snatch 2-2-2-2-2
Power Clean Sep 12, 2012 9 reps @ 100 kg 3 times Power Cleans, Handstand Push-ups, Shuttle Runs
Clean & Jerk Apr 03, 2012 1 rep @ 225 lbs 2011 CrossFit Games Event 3
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