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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 03, 2011 1 rep @ 420 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Jul 26, 2012 45 reps @ 135 lbs FT: Back Squats and Sit Up (Ghd)s
Front Squat NA No Result Yet.
Overhead Squat May 11, 2011 5 reps @ 135 lbs 2 times 5 RFT: Overhead Squats, Toes To Bars, Dumbbell Hang Squat Cleans and Double Unders
Thruster Jun 06, 2011 45 reps @ 95 lbs Fran
Shoulder Press NA No Result Yet.
Push Press May 18, 2011 7 reps @ 115 lbs 5 times AMRAP 5 mins: Deadlifts and Push Press
Push Jerk NA No Result Yet.
Snatch NA No Result Yet.
Clean NA No Result Yet.
Clean & Jerk NA No Result Yet.
Bench Press Jun 02, 2011 1 rep @ 325 lbs Bench Press : 1 Rep Max

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