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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 07, 2012 3 reps @ 210 lbs 5 times Deadlift 3-3-3-3-3
Back Squat Mar 12, 2012 3 reps @ 165 lbs 5 times Back Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Front Squat Apr 09, 2012 3 reps @ 130 lbs 5 times Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Overhead Squat NA No Result Yet.
Thruster Apr 13, 2012 45 reps @ 85 lbs Fran
Shoulder Press Mar 09, 2012 3 reps @ 115 lbs 3 times Shoulder Press 3-3-3-3-3
Push Press Apr 04, 2012 3 reps @ 120 lbs 5 times Push Press 3-3-3-3-3
Push Jerk Feb 17, 2012 5 reps @ 115 lbs CFLV 2/17/2012
Snatch Jan 30, 2012 40 reps @ 45 lbs CFLV E2.7
Power Clean Apr 20, 2012 3 reps @ 135 lbs 5 times Power Clean 3-3-3-3-3
Clean & Jerk NA No Result Yet.
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