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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 02, 2011 1 rep @ 225 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Jan 09, 2012 1 rep @ 165 lbs Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Dec 12, 2011 3 reps @ 105 lbs 5 times Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Overhead Squat Jun 20, 2012 28 reps @ 65 lbs Death by Overhead Squats & Box Jumps
Thruster Feb 07, 2012 18 reps @ 65 lbs Heavy Walking Fran
Shoulder Press Feb 29, 2012 3 reps @ 65 lbs 5 times Shoulder Press 3-3-3-3-3
Push Press Apr 11, 2012 3 reps @ 85 lbs 5 times Push Press 3-3-3-3-3
Push Jerk Jun 22, 2012 3 reps @ 85 lbs 5 times Push Jerk 3-3-3-3-3
Power Snatch Oct 18, 2011 2 reps @ 65 lbs Power Snatch : 2 Rep Max
Power Clean Nov 08, 2011 1 rep @ 105 lbs Power Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Jan 21, 2012 20 reps @ 65 lbs 3 times FemmeFit 1/21/2012
Bench Press NA No Result Yet.

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