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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 Apr 09, 2012 1 rep @ 385 lbs Deadlift 2-2-2-2-2
Back Squat Jan 30, 2012 4 reps @ 275 lbs DC Session
Front Squat Apr 11, 2012 15 reps @ 135 lbs 3 times Runs, Knees-to-elbows, Front Squats
Overhead Squat Apr 11, 2012 5 reps @ 105 lbs Overhead Squat 5-5-5
Thruster Feb 13, 2012 3 reps @ 135 lbs 5 times D-ROB
Shoulder Press NA No Result Yet.
Push Press Mar 06, 2012 3 reps @ 165 lbs Push Press 3-3-3-3-3
Push Jerk NA No Result Yet.
Snatch NA No Result Yet.
Power Clean Feb 02, 2012 15 reps @ 75 lbs 4 times Wittman
Clean & Jerk NA No Result Yet.
Bench Press NA No Result Yet.

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