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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 Jul 02, 2012 2 reps @ 153 lbs Deadlift 2-2-2-2-2-2
Back Squat Oct 29, 2012 3 reps @ 103 lbs 4 times Back Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Front Squat Nov 21, 2012 2 reps @ 103 lbs 2 times Front Squat 2-2-2-2-2-2
Overhead Squat Sep 05, 2012 3 reps @ 53 lbs 3 times Overhead Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Thruster Jul 04, 2012 6 reps @ 53 lbs 4 times 1776 - An Independence Day workout from DCF
Shoulder Press NA No Result Yet.
Push Press Oct 19, 2012 2 reps @ 73 lbs 6 times Push Press 2-2-2-2-2-2-2
Split Jerk May 02, 2012 1 rep @ 83 lbs Split Jerk 3-2-2-2-1-1-1-1
Power Snatch Feb 06, 2012 15 reps @ 53 lbs CrossFit Games Open 11.1
Power Clean Apr 02, 2012 2 reps @ 73 lbs 2 times Power Clean 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2
Clean & Jerk Apr 02, 2012 30 reps @ 53 lbs Grace
Bench Press May 04, 2012 5 reps @ 75 lbs Bench Press 5-5-5-5-5

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