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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 01, 2012 7 reps @ 345 lbs 3 times FT: 3x Deadlifts and Muscle Ups; 3x Wall Balls and Toes To Bars...
Back Squat Mar 08, 2011 20 reps @ 135 lbs 5 times 5 RFT: Back Squats and Handstand Walks
Front Squat Aug 15, 2011 5 reps @ 185 lbs 8 times Gator
Overhead Squat Jul 18, 2011 10 reps @ 135 lbs 3 times 2010 Northwest Regional Event 1
Thruster Jul 10, 2012 45 reps @ 135 lbs 21-15-9: Deadlifts and Thrusters
Shoulder Press Jul 04, 2011 11 reps @ 35 lbs 7 times 07/04/11 happy 4th of July
Push Press Jun 10, 2011 45 reps @ 135 lbs FT: Deadlifts, Squats, Push Press and 6 more
Push Jerk Jul 11, 2011 6 reps @ 155 lbs 5 times DT
Snatch Mar 01, 2012 30 reps @ 165 lbs CrossFit Games Open 12.2
Power Clean Mar 26, 2012 45 reps @ 135 lbs 21-15-9 Power Cleans, Push-up (clapping)s, Kettlebell Swings
Clean & Jerk Apr 23, 2012 30 reps @ 205 lbs Grace at 205
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