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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 09, 2012 2 reps @ 175 lbs Deadlift 2-2-2-2-2
Back Squat Oct 04, 2011 8 reps @ 80 lbs Back Squat 8-8-8-8
Front Squat NA No Result Yet.
Overhead Squat Apr 11, 2012 5 reps @ 35 lbs 3 times Overhead Squat 5-5-5
Thruster Sep 12, 2011 8 reps @ 70 lbs 3 times Thruster 5-5-5-3-3-3
Shoulder Press NA No Result Yet.
Push Press Jan 30, 2012 40 reps @ 45 lbs Filthy Fifty
Push Jerk Jun 01, 2011 6 reps @ 35 lbs 5 times DT
Snatch Sep 06, 2011 3 reps @ 35 lbs 5 times Snatch 3-3-3-3-3
Squat Clean Jun 16, 2011 3 reps @ 65 lbs 3 times Squat Clean 3-3-3-3-3
Clean & Jerk Oct 27, 2011 30 reps @ 45 lbs Walking Grace
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