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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 Oct 18, 2011 3 reps @ 460 lbs Deadlift 3-3-3-3-3
Back Squat Nov 01, 2011 3 reps @ 455 lbs Back Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Front Squat NA No Result Yet.
Overhead Squat NA No Result Yet.
Thruster Oct 19, 2011 10 reps @ 135 lbs Northwest Regional Event 4
Shoulder Press Nov 04, 2011 1 rep @ 240 lbs Shoulder Press 1-1-1-1-1
Push Press Oct 13, 2011 3 reps @ 135 lbs 5 times Clean Pulls, Power Cleans, Push Presses, Push Jerks, Good Mornings, etc.
Push Jerk Oct 13, 2011 3 reps @ 135 lbs 5 times Clean Pulls, Power Cleans, Push Presses, Push Jerks, Good Mornings, etc.
Snatch NA No Result Yet.
Power Clean Nov 07, 2011 4 reps @ 240 lbs 2 times Power Clean 5-5-5-5-5
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