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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 11, 2012 2 reps @ 193 lbs Deadlift 3-3-3-3-3
Back Squat Aug 24, 2012 3 reps @ 175 lbs Back Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Front Squat Nov 12, 2012 1 rep @ 160 lbs 5 times Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Dec 12, 2012 2 reps @ 128 lbs Overhead Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Thruster Sep 02, 2012 5 reps @ 85 lbs 5 times F U Up
Shoulder Press NA No Result Yet.
Push Press Oct 01, 2012 1 rep @ 133 lbs 7 times Push Press 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Split Jerk Jul 06, 2012 1 rep @ 128 lbs Split Jerk 3-2-2-2-1-1-1-1
Snatch Mar 09, 2013 2 reps @ 100 lbs CrossFit Games Open 13.1
Power Clean Nov 12, 2012 1 rep @ 133 lbs 7 times Power Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk Jul 12, 2012 1 rep @ 113 lbs Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Nov 09, 2012 3 reps @ 103 lbs 5 times Bench Press 3-3-3-3-3

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