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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 Aug 05, 2012 1 rep @ 335 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Oct 08, 2012 1 rep @ 315 lbs Back Squat 3-3-3-1-1-1
Front Squat Oct 26, 2012 2 reps @ 185 kg 7 times Front Squats 2-2-2-2-2-2-2
Overhead Squat Apr 30, 2013 10 reps @ 95 lbs 4 times 4 RFT: Power Snatches, Overhead Squats and Knees To Elbows
Thruster Sep 09, 2012 55 reps @ 95 kg "Death By" - Thruster : 1 rep + 1 rep / 1 min
Shoulder Press Aug 05, 2012 1 rep @ 135 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Oct 12, 2012 1 rep @ 180 lbs Push Press 3-3-3-1-1-1
Push Jerk Jun 08, 2012 3 reps @ 145 lbs 5 times Push Jerk 3-3-3-3-3
Power Snatch Oct 10, 2012 1 rep @ 165 lbs Power Snatch 3-3-3-1-1-1
Power Clean Sep 19, 2012 1 rep @ 200 lbs Power Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Oct 26, 2012 30 reps @ 135 lbs Helen Meets Grace
Bench Press May 30, 2012 5 reps @ 185 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