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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 Feb 26, 2013 12 reps @ 143 lbs 3 times 3 RFT: Deadlifts, Box Jump (24 In.)s and Rows
Back Squat Apr 29, 2013 2 reps @ 95 lbs Back Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Front Squat Jul 05, 2012 2 reps @ 83 lbs Front Squat 6x2 at 85% 1RM
Overhead Squat Apr 05, 2013 3 reps @ 43 lbs Overhead Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Thruster Dec 04, 2012 6 reps @ 135 lbs 5 times 5 RFT: Thrusters, Push Up (Rings)s and 200 m
Shoulder Press NA No Result Yet.
Push Press Sep 27, 2012 1 rep @ 68 lbs Push Press 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Split Jerk Mar 01, 2013 1 rep @ 73 lbs Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Snatch May 02, 2013 1 rep @ 53 lbs Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean Dec 10, 2012 45 reps @ 95 lbs Elizabeth
Power Clean & Jerk Apr 22, 2013 20 reps @ 40 lbs Chipper: Hang Power Snatches, Overhead Squats, Power Clean & Jerks and Burpees
Bench Press May 20, 2013 5 reps @ 68 lbs Bench Press 5-5-5-5-5

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