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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 Mar 10, 2010 7 reps @ 145 lbs 5 times 5 RFT: Deadlifts, Air Squats and Handstand Push Ups
Back Squat Oct 28, 2009 5 reps @ 215 lbs Back Squat 5-5-5-5-5
Front Squat Nov 30, 2009 3 reps @ 185 lbs Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Overhead Squat Jun 02, 2009 5 reps @ 115 lbs 3 times Overhead Squat 5-5-5-5-5
Thruster May 28, 2009 1 rep @ 145 lbs 3 times Thruster 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Shoulder Press Mar 15, 2010 1 rep @ 135 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Push Press Aug 19, 2009 1 rep @ 155 lbs 3 times Push Press 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Push Jerk Sep 12, 2009 2 reps @ 155 lbs Push Jerk 3-3-3-3-3
Power Snatch Feb 26, 2010 7 reps @ 75 lbs 7 times 7 RFT: Power Snatches, Snatch Balances and Overhead Squats
Power Clean Dec 03, 2009 21 reps @ 135 lbs 3 times 3 RFT: 800 m and Power Cleans
Clean & Jerk Feb 27, 2010 24 reps @ 105 lbs Clean and Jerks
Bench Press Nov 28, 2009 55 reps @ 175 lbs Linda

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