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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 Feb 26, 2013 45 reps @ 125 lbs Diane
Back Squat Dec 01, 2011 34 reps @ 95 lbs in 3 mins max reps Back Squats, Burpees
Front Squat Jun 26, 2012 1 rep @ 115 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Oct 08, 2012 3 reps @ 125 lbs Overhead Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Thruster Mar 27, 2012 91 reps @ 45 kg "Death By" - Thruster : 1 rep + 1 rep / 1 min
Shoulder Press NA No Result Yet.
Push Press May 17, 2012 50 reps @ 45 lbs Filthy Fifty
Push Jerk Aug 14, 2012 6 reps @ 95 lbs 5 RFT: 400 m, Deadlifts, Hang Power Cleans and Push Jerks
Snatch Apr 11, 2012 3 reps @ 165 lbs Double Unders, Turkish Get-up, Right Arms, Turkish Get-up, Left Arms, Ring Dips, Pull-up (chest-to-bar)s, etc.
Power Clean Mar 26, 2012 5 reps @ 165 lbs 4 times Box Jumps, Push-up (hand release)s, Pull-ups, Power Cleans
Clean & Jerk May 16, 2012 1 rep @ 75 lbs in 30 secs Clean & Jerks Every 30 Seconds
Bench Press Mar 28, 2012 1 rep @ 90 lbs Bench Press : 1 Rep Max

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