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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 Aug 21, 2012 5 reps @ 275 lbs 5 times 5 RFT: Deadlifts and Burpees
Back Squat Dec 20, 2012 5 reps @ 205 lbs 5 times 5 RFT: Back Squats and GHD Sit-ups
Front Squat NA No Result Yet.
Overhead Squat Jun 14, 2012 15 reps @ 95 lbs 5 times Nancy
Thruster Jan 04, 2013 45 reps @ 95 lbs Fran
Shoulder Press NA No Result Yet.
Push Press Jul 30, 2012 50 reps @ 45 lbs in 21 mins 20 secs Filthy Fifty
Push Jerk Apr 06, 2013 3 reps @ 145 lbs 5 times Mini-DT
Snatch Jan 05, 2013 10 reps @ 105 lbs FT: Rows, Push-ups and Snatches
Power Clean Jul 18, 2012 45 reps @ 135 lbs Elizabeth
Clean & Jerk Sep 03, 2012 30 reps @ 135 lbs Grace
Bench Press Oct 28, 2012 60 reps @ 165 lbs FT: Rows, Bench Press, Rows and 3 more

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