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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 Sep 09, 2012 1 rep @ 180 lbs 2 times Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Back Squat Oct 29, 2012 3 reps @ 105 lbs Back Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Front Squat Jun 02, 2012 1 rep @ 100 lbs Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Overhead Squat Oct 18, 2012 20 reps @ 95 lbs Busted Shocks - Overhead Squats, then high box jumps for reps
Thruster Mar 22, 2012 3 reps @ 66 lbs CrossFit Games Open 11.6 / 12.5
Shoulder Press NA No Result Yet.
Push Press Sep 15, 2012 1 rep @ 100 lbs 3 times Push Press 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Split Jerk May 02, 2012 1 rep @ 103 lbs Split Jerk 3-2-2-2-1-1-1-1
Snatch Jun 26, 2012 1 rep @ 73 lbs Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Power Clean Oct 15, 2012 1 rep @ 98 lbs Power Clean 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2
Clean & Jerk Apr 02, 2012 30 reps @ 60 lbs Grace
Bench Press Apr 18, 2013 4 reps @ 83 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