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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 Nov 20, 2009 1 rep @ 295 lbs Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Back Squat May 24, 2009 1 rep @ 215 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Dec 26, 2009 1 rep @ 170 lbs Front Squat 1-10-1-20-1-30
Overhead Squat Jun 02, 2009 5 reps @ 140 lbs Overhead Squat 5-5-5-5-5
Thruster May 28, 2009 1 rep @ 140 lbs Thruster 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Shoulder Press Mar 15, 2010 1 rep @ 112 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Push Press Mar 15, 2010 3 reps @ 140 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Split Jerk Apr 12, 2010 1 rep @ 175 lbs Split Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Power Snatch Apr 13, 2009 30 reps @ 135 lbs Isabel
Squat Clean Dec 17, 2009 1 rep @ 160 lbs Squat Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk Feb 09, 2010 1 rep @ 155 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Dec 26, 2009 1 rep @ 155 lbs 3 times Bench Press 1-10-1-20-1-30

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