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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 Jun 20, 2012 5 reps @ 125 lbs 3 times Deadlift 5-5-5
Back Squat Jun 18, 2012 5 reps @ 115 lbs Back Squat 5-5-5
Front Squat Aug 27, 2012 5 reps @ 100 lbs 3 times Front Squat 5-5-5
Overhead Squat Feb 18, 2012 36 reps @ 65 lbs 2 times Nancy's Got A Bell (FemmeFit)
Thruster Apr 13, 2012 21 reps @ 55 lbs Fran
Shoulder Press NA No Result Yet.
Push Press Apr 04, 2012 3 reps @ 70 lbs 5 times Push Press 3-3-3-3-3
Push Jerk NA No Result Yet.
Snatch Dec 07, 2012 5 reps @ 45 lbs Snatch 5x5 at 65% 1RM
Power Clean Apr 13, 2012 3 reps @ 70 lbs 5 times Power Clean 3-3-3-3-3
Clean & Jerk NA No Result Yet.
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