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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 03, 2012 3 reps @ 465 lbs Deadlift 3-3-3-3-3
Back Squat Apr 17, 2012 1 rep @ 315 lbs 2 times Back Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Front Squat Sep 08, 2012 1 rep @ 285 lbs 4 times Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Sep 05, 2012 5 reps @ 225 lbs Overhead Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Thruster Sep 24, 2012 5 reps @ 135 lbs 7 times Whack Cadillac
Shoulder Press NA No Result Yet.
Push Press Oct 15, 2012 1 rep @ 250 lbs 3 times Push Press 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Split Jerk Dec 10, 2012 1 rep @ 275 lbs Split Jerk 7x1
Power Snatch Mar 27, 2013 1 rep @ 215 lbs Power Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Power Clean Nov 26, 2012 1 rep @ 265 lbs 4 times Power Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk Dec 20, 2012 1 rep @ 275 lbs in 10 mins FT: Clean & Jerks; 3x Thrusters, Muscle Ups, Thrusters, Muscle Ups...
Bench Press Apr 13, 2012 3 reps @ 285 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