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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 Oct 05, 2012 1 rep @ 300 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Mar 13, 2012 1 rep @ 235 lbs Back Squat 5-3-1-1-1
Front Squat Jan 04, 2013 1 rep @ 205 lbs Front Squat 5x1
Overhead Squat Dec 03, 2012 1 rep @ 105 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster Jul 12, 2012 1 rep @ 140 lbs Thrusters 5-3-1-1-1
Shoulder Press Oct 19, 2011 1 rep @ 110 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Push Press Jun 25, 2012 3 reps @ 135 lbs Push Press 3-3-3-3-3
Split Jerk Oct 16, 2012 1 rep @ 165 lbs Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1
Snatch Dec 20, 2011 1 rep @ 125 lbs Snatch 1-1-1-1-1
Clean Jan 12, 2012 45 reps @ 135 lbs 21-15-9: Cleans and Sit Up (Ghd)s
Clean & Jerk Feb 11, 2013 1 rep @ 165 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Oct 28, 2011 3 reps @ 215 lbs Bench Press 3-3-3-3-3

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