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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
Sumo Deadlift Mar 28, 2012 1 rep @ 185 lbs Sumo Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Back Squat Feb 23, 2012 1 rep @ 125 lbs Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Mar 12, 2012 1 rep @ 125 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Feb 23, 2012 1 rep @ 85 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster Apr 07, 2012 10 reps @ 65 lbs 5 times Wood
Shoulder Press Feb 28, 2012 1 rep @ 60 lbs Shoulder Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Press Apr 04, 2012 3 reps @ 90 lbs Push Press 3 rep max
Split Jerk Apr 11, 2012 2 reps @ 75 lbs in 1 min 15 times Split Jerks
Snatch Jan 19, 2012 10 reps @ 35 lbs FT: Rows, Push-ups and Snatches
Power Clean Feb 22, 2012 5 reps @ 65 lbs 7 times CrossFit Games Open 11.5
Power Clean & Jerk Feb 10, 2012 39 reps @ 65 lbs Power Clean & Jerks
Bench Press Mar 29, 2012 8 reps @ 75 lbs Bench Presses, Row

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