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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 Nov 22, 2011 1 rep @ 405 kg Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Apr 24, 2012 1 rep @ 350 lbs Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Apr 05, 2012 1 rep @ 265 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Mar 20, 2012 1 rep @ 145 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster Nov 29, 2011 1 rep @ 190 lbs Thruster 5-5-4-4-3-3-2-2-1-1
Shoulder Press May 02, 2012 1 rep @ 150 lbs Shoulder Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Press Jun 07, 2012 1 rep @ 195 lbs Push Press : 1 Rep Max
Split Jerk May 29, 2012 1 rep @ 215 lbs Split Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Squat Snatch Dec 22, 2011 2 reps @ 75 lbs in 1 min 6 times Squat Snatch 2rep OTM for 15 min
Squat Clean Mar 15, 2012 2 reps @ 155 lbs 7 times Deadlifts, Power Cleans, Squat Cleans, Jerks
Clean & Jerk NA No Result Yet.
Bench Press Dec 13, 2011 3 reps @ 190 lbs 2 times Bench Presses, Rows

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