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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 Jan 15, 2012 1 rep @ 180 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Jun 06, 2012 1 rep @ 160 lbs Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Jan 30, 2012 3 reps @ 105 lbs Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Overhead Squat NA No Result Yet.
Thruster May 19, 2012 50 reps @ 35 lbs Jackie
Shoulder Press Jun 13, 2012 5 reps @ 45 lbs Wendler Shoulder Press: Week 1
Push Press Mar 05, 2012 35 reps @ 45 lbs Fit at 35
Push Jerk NA No Result Yet.
Snatch NA No Result Yet.
Squat Clean Nov 10, 2011 10 reps @ 55 kg Hang Power Cleans, Front Squats, Burpee (bar facing)s, Hang Squat Cleans, Squat Cleans
Clean & Jerk NA No Result Yet.
Bench Press Feb 01, 2012 6 reps @ 60 lbs Wendler Bench Press: Week 1

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