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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 Mar 09, 2010 1 rep @ 425 lbs Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Back Squat Apr 18, 2009 1 rep @ 295 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Mar 30, 2010 3 reps @ 185 lbs 7 times Front Squats, L Pull-ups
Overhead Squat May 09, 2009 50 reps @ 95 lbs "Chuck P"
Thruster May 01, 2009 15 reps @ 95 lbs 3 times Sumo Deadlift High-pulls, Ring Dips, Thrusters, Pull-ups
Shoulder Press Apr 18, 2009 1 rep @ 135 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Apr 16, 2010 50 reps @ 45 lbs Filthy Fifty
Push Jerk Apr 08, 2010 6 reps @ 155 lbs 5 times DT
Power Snatch Apr 21, 2009 15 reps @ 135 lbs Power Snatches, Bear Crawls
Squat Clean Apr 18, 2009 45 reps @ 115 lbs Elizabeth
Power Clean & Jerk Mar 08, 2010 36 reps @ 135 lbs Power clean and jerks, Pull-up - Chest To Bars, Box Jump - 20 in.s
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