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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 28, 2012 7 reps @ 120 kg 5 times 5 RFT: Deadlifts and Burpee (Bar Facing)s
Back Squat Jan 07, 2013 1 rep @ 75 kg Back Squat 1-1-1
Front Squat Sep 05, 2012 1 rep @ 63 kg Front Squat 5-5-3-3-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Jun 25, 2012 4 reps @ 47 kg Overhead Squat 4-4-4-4
Thruster Dec 03, 2012 42 reps @ 50 kg 15-12-9-6: Sumo Deadlift High Pulls and Thrusters
Shoulder Press May 22, 2012 3 reps @ 43 kg Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Push Press Jan 09, 2013 3 reps @ 49 kg Push Press 3-3-3
Push Jerk Jan 09, 2013 2 reps @ 51 kg Push Jerk 2-2-2-2-2
Snatch Mar 07, 2013 24 reps @ 135 lbs CrossFit Games Open 13.1
Power Clean Sep 12, 2012 9 reps @ 100 kg 3 times Power Cleans, Handstand Push-ups, Shuttle Runs
Clean & Jerk Oct 31, 2012 55 reps @ 155 lbs FT: Clean & Jerks, Pull-ups, Push-ups and Air Squats
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