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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 3 reps @ 315 lbs 2 times Deadlift 3-3-3-3-3
Back Squat Apr 14, 2012 5 reps @ 425 lbs Back Squats (5)
Front Squat Apr 24, 2012 30 reps @ 95 lbs 2 times Runs, Front Squats, Sit-up (abmat)s, Back Squats
Overhead Squat Apr 07, 2012 3 reps @ 195 lbs Overhead Squat 3-3-3
Thruster May 07, 2012 10 reps @ 155 lbs 5 times Lateral Bar Jumps, Thrusters, Power Cleans
Shoulder Press NA No Result Yet.
Push Press Apr 12, 2012 3 reps @ 185 lbs 5 times Push Press 3-3-3-3-3
Split Jerk Mar 28, 2012 2 reps @ 275 lbs Split Jerk 3-3-3-3-3
Snatch Apr 02, 2012 1 rep @ 225 lbs Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Power Clean Apr 10, 2012 15 reps @ 255 lbs 5 RFT: Power Cleans and Box Jumps
Power Clean & Jerk Apr 07, 2012 3 reps @ 275 lbs Power clean and jerk 3-3-3-3-3
Bench Press Apr 17, 2012 3 reps @ 285 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