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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 Jun 04, 2012 1 rep @ 385 lbs Lifting: Deadlifts and Bench Press
Back Squat Aug 02, 2012 1 rep @ 305 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Feb 21, 2012 1 rep @ 225 lbs Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Overhead Squat Apr 04, 2012 1 rep @ 200 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster Oct 27, 2012 7 reps @ 135 lbs 7 times The Seven
Shoulder Press Dec 10, 2012 1 rep @ 155 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press
Push Press Aug 08, 2012 1 rep @ 195 lbs Push Press : 1 Rep Max
Split Jerk Sep 23, 2011 3 reps @ 190 lbs 85% Split Jerk 3-3-3
Snatch Jan 19, 2013 3 reps @ 155 lbs 4 times 4 RFT: Snatches, Burpee (Bar Facing)s and Toes To Bars
Power Clean Nov 25, 2012 1 rep @ 225 lbs 26 times Holleyman
Clean & Jerk Jan 12, 2013 3 reps @ 205 lbs 4 times 4 RFT: Clean & Jerks, Box Jump (30 in.)s and GHD Sit-ups
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