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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 25, 2012 3 reps @ 275 lbs Deadlift 3-3-3-3-3
Back Squat May 10, 2012 5 reps @ 235 lbs Back Squat 5-5-5-5-5
Front Squat Jun 14, 2012 3 reps @ 210 lbs Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Overhead Squat Apr 12, 2012 30 reps @ 95 lbs The Shed
Thruster Apr 20, 2012 12 reps @ 115 lbs 3 times Chainsaw - Thrusters, Toes-to-Bars, Shuttle Runs
Shoulder Press NA No Result Yet.
Push Press May 24, 2012 3 reps @ 205 lbs Push Press 3-3-3-3-3
Push Jerk Apr 15, 2012 6 reps @ 155 lbs 3 times 3 RFT: Deadlifts, Hang Power Cleans and Push Jerks
Snatch NA No Result Yet.
Power Clean Apr 15, 2012 5 reps @ 205 lbs Power Clean 3-3-3-3-3
Clean & Jerk Jun 08, 2012 1 rep @ 220 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
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