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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 18, 2012 2 reps @ 285 lbs Deadlift 7-7-7-7-7-7-7
Back Squat Mar 12, 2012 5 reps @ 235 lbs Back Squat 5-5-5
Front Squat NA No Result Yet.
Overhead Squat Mar 09, 2012 10 reps @ 15 lbs 3 times Overhead Walking Lunges, Kettlebell Swings, Dumbbell Push Presses, Run (Weighted)s
Thruster May 16, 2012 36 reps @ 75 lbs Fran
Shoulder Press May 18, 2012 7 reps @ 40 lbs 2 times Shoulder Press 7-7-7
Push Press Mar 30, 2012 6 reps @ 35 lbs 7 times Box Jumps, Push Presses, Burpees
Push Jerk NA No Result Yet.
Snatch NA No Result Yet.
Clean NA No Result Yet.
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