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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 23, 2011 6 reps @ 225 lbs 5 times Bradshaw
Back Squat Aug 30, 2011 1 rep @ 65 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Sep 04, 2011 2 reps @ 55 lbs Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Overhead Squat Aug 26, 2011 15 reps @ 15 lbs 4 times Nancy
Thruster Sep 12, 2011 15 reps @ 35 lbs 4 times 4 RFT: 400 m, Thrusters and Pull-ups
Shoulder Press Aug 30, 2011 1 rep @ 50 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press NA No Result Yet.
Push Jerk NA No Result Yet.
Snatch NA No Result Yet.
Clean NA No Result Yet.
Clean & Jerk Sep 14, 2011 1 rep @ 55 lbs 2011 CrossFit Games Event 3
Bench Press Sep 20, 2011 10 reps @ 65 lbs 3 times Lynne

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