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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 Jan 21, 2013 5 reps @ 165 lbs Deadlift 5-5-5-5-5
Back Squat Nov 20, 2012 2 reps @ 135 lbs Back Squat 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2, rest 1 min
Front Squat Nov 09, 2012 1 rep @ 125 lbs 3 times Front Squat 1-10-1-20-1-30
Overhead Squat Apr 30, 2013 1 rep @ 110 lbs Overhead Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Thruster Oct 18, 2012 11 reps @ 155 lbs 3 times Tom
Shoulder Press May 03, 2013 1 rep @ 77 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Push Press May 03, 2013 2 reps @ 100 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Split Jerk Jan 14, 2013 1 rep @ 110 lbs Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Power Snatch Nov 06, 2012 1 rep @ 75 lbs 2 times Power Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean May 08, 2013 1 rep @ 115 lbs Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk May 16, 2013 1 rep @ 115 lbs Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Jul 02, 2012 4 reps @ 80 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