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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 Jan 14, 2012 1 rep @ 355 lbs in 2 mins OC Throwdown 2012 WOD 2
Back Squat Jan 14, 2012 1 rep @ 255 lbs in 2 mins OC Throwdown 2012 WOD 2
Front Squat Sep 26, 2011 5 reps @ 185 lbs 8 times Gator
Overhead Squat Feb 21, 2012 10 reps @ 150 lbs Runs, Pull-ups, Clean & Jerks, Overhead Squats, Burpees
Thruster Feb 16, 2012 1 rep @ 215 lbs Thrusters (6)
Shoulder Press Jan 14, 2012 1 rep @ 165 lbs in 2 mins OC Throwdown 2012 WOD 2
Push Press Apr 04, 2012 1 rep @ 225 lbs Push Press 1
Split Jerk Jan 06, 2012 1 rep @ 235 lbs Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Snatch Mar 03, 2012 1 rep @ 165 lbs CrossFit Games Open 12.2
Power Clean Apr 16, 2012 1 rep @ 255 lbs Power Cleans (4)
Clean & Jerk Feb 21, 2012 10 reps @ 200 lbs Runs, Pull-ups, Clean & Jerks, Overhead Squats, Burpees
Bench Press May 09, 2011 7 reps @ 185 lbs Lynne

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