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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 Apr 02, 2012 1 rep @ 435 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Oct 09, 2012 1 rep @ 325 lbs Back Squat 75% 1 Rms, Back Squat 85% 1 Rms, Back Squat 90%s, Back Squat 95%s, Back Squats
Front Squat Nov 13, 2012 1 rep @ 225 lbs Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Jul 13, 2012 1 rep @ 165 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster Feb 27, 2012 3 reps @ 155 lbs 2 times Thruster 3-3-3-3-3
Shoulder Press Dec 12, 2011 1 rep @ 145 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press May 17, 2012 1 rep @ 165 lbs Push Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Jerk Feb 15, 2012 3 reps @ 165 lbs Push Jerk 3-3-3-3-3
Snatch Apr 26, 2012 1 rep @ 130 lbs Snatch 1X7
Clean Oct 08, 2012 1 rep @ 200 lbs Find a 1 RM Clean
Clean & Jerk Sep 19, 2012 1 rep @ 165 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Jan 11, 2012 1 rep @ 195 lbs Bench Press : 1 Rep Max

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