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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 Jun 06, 2009 1 rep @ 475 lbs Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Back Squat May 25, 2009 1 rep @ 405 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat May 06, 2009 3 reps @ 265 lbs Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Overhead Squat Jun 02, 2009 5 reps @ 185 lbs Overhead Squat 5-5-5-5-5
Thruster May 22, 2009 20 reps @ 115 lbs 2 times Twins
Shoulder Press Apr 11, 2009 1 rep @ 155 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Jun 20, 2009 15 reps @ 95 lbs 4 times AMRAP 20 mins: Handstand Push Ups, Bench Press, Push Press and Ring Dips
Push Jerk May 06, 2009 1 rep @ 205 lbs Push Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Squat Snatch Apr 26, 2009 45 reps @ 95 lbs 21-15-9: Squat Snatches and Pull Up (Chest To Bar)s
Power Clean May 12, 2009 1 rep @ 225 lbs 2 times Power Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk May 08, 2009 30 reps @ 135 lbs Grace
Bench Press Jun 06, 2009 43 reps @ 185 lbs Lynne

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