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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 Dec 20, 2011 1 rep @ 300 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Oct 21, 2011 1 rep @ 235 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Dec 28, 2011 2 reps @ 165 lbs 2 times Front Squat 2-2-2-2-2-2
Overhead Squat Nov 02, 2011 15 reps @ 45 lbs 5 times Runs, Knees-to-elbows, Overhead Squats
Thruster Sep 06, 2011 1 rep @ 125 lbs Thruster : 1 Rep Max
Shoulder Press Oct 21, 2011 1 rep @ 105 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Dec 30, 2011 8 reps @ 65 lbs 8 times Ricky
Push Jerk NA No Result Yet.
Power Snatch Oct 26, 2011 25 reps @ 65 lbs 3 times Power Snatches, Walking Lunges, Double Unders
Power Clean Oct 14, 2011 1 rep @ 145 lbs Power Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk Dec 02, 2011 1 rep @ 120 lbs Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
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