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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 17, 2012 1 rep @ 135 kg Deadlift 1-1-1
Back Squat Aug 15, 2012 1 rep @ 82.5 kg Lifting: Overhead Squats, Front Squats and Back Squats
Front Squat Aug 15, 2012 1 rep @ 80 kg Lifting: Overhead Squats, Front Squats and Back Squats
Overhead Squat May 03, 2012 4 reps @ 55 kg Overhead Squat 5-5-5-5-5
Thruster Mar 05, 2012 3 reps @ 65 kg Thruster 3-3-3-3-3
Shoulder Press Feb 22, 2012 1 rep @ 55 kg CrossFit Total
Push Press Jul 16, 2012 1 rep @ 72.5 kg Push Press 5-3-3-1-1-1
Push Jerk Sep 03, 2012 1 rep @ 72.5 kg im-PRESS me! shoulder press+push press+push jerk
Snatch Jul 24, 2012 1 rep @ 65 kg Snatch 1-1-1
Power Clean Sep 11, 2012 11 reps @ 80 kg Chipper: Rows, Box Jumps, Thrusters and 8 more
Clean & Jerk Jun 02, 2012 1 rep @ 82.5 kg Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Nov 07, 2011 3 reps @ 75 kg 2 times Bench Press 3-3-3

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