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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 10, 2012 1 rep @ 140 kg 2 times Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1
Back Squat Jul 10, 2012 1 rep @ 110 kg Back Squat 1-1-1-1-1
Front Squat May 28, 2012 3 reps @ 65 kg 2 times Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Overhead Squat Jun 04, 2012 1 rep @ 30 kg CrossFit Total II
Thruster May 30, 2012 21 reps @ 10 kg 3 times 21-15-9: Power Cleans and Thrusters
Shoulder Press Jul 10, 2012 1 rep @ 47 kg Shoulder Press 1-1-1-1-1
Push Press Jul 05, 2012 4 reps @ 45 kg Presses, Push Presses, Push Jerks
Push Jerk Jul 05, 2012 5 reps @ 48 kg Presses, Push Presses, Push Jerks
Snatch NA No Result Yet.
Clean Jun 04, 2012 1 rep @ 50 kg CrossFit Total II
Clean & Jerk Jun 13, 2012 2 reps @ 185 lbs 5 times AMRAP 10 mins: Clean & Jerks and Rope Climbs
Bench Press Jun 04, 2012 1 rep @ 95 kg CrossFit Total II

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