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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 13, 2012 45 reps @ 225 lbs Diane
Back Squat Jun 20, 2012 5 reps @ 165 lbs Back Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Front Squat Aug 13, 2012 3 reps @ 115 lbs Front Squat 3-3-3
Overhead Squat Mar 19, 2013 45 reps @ 95 lbs 21-15-9: Sumo Deadlift High Pulls and Overhead Squats
Thruster Feb 26, 2013 21 reps @ 95 lbs FT: Rows, Thrusters, Pull-ups and 6 more
Shoulder Press NA No Result Yet.
Push Press Jan 17, 2013 1 rep @ 105 lbs Push Press 3-2-1-1-1-1-1
Push Jerk May 21, 2012 5 reps @ 105 lbs 3 times Pheezy
Snatch May 08, 2012 1 rep @ 95 lbs 2 times Snatch 1-1-1-1-1
Power Clean Feb 19, 2013 5 reps @ 145 lbs 6 times AMRAP 20 mins: Power Cleans, Toes To Bars and Wall Balls
Clean & Jerk Mar 28, 2013 3 reps @ 135 lbs CrossFit Games Open 13.4
Bench Press Jan 03, 2012 1 rep @ 140 lbs Bench Press 1-1-1-1-1-1-1

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