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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 14, 2013 8 reps @ 225 lbs Deadlift 3-3-8
Back Squat Jan 17, 2013 8 reps @ 195 lbs Back Squat 3-3-8
Front Squat Jun 26, 2012 7 reps @ 135 lbs 3 times Rope Climbs, Front Squats, Body Rows, Rows
Overhead Squat Jun 27, 2012 3 reps @ 135 lbs Overhead Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Thruster Jan 03, 2013 1 rep @ 155 lbs Thruster 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Shoulder Press Jan 04, 2013 1 rep @ 120 lbs Shoulder Press 5-3-1-1
Push Press Jun 25, 2012 3 reps @ 155 lbs Push Press 3-3-3-3-3
Push Jerk NA No Result Yet.
Power Snatch May 04, 2012 10 reps @ 95 lbs 5 times Power Snatches, Pull-ups, Dumbbell Thrusters
Power Clean Jul 02, 2012 3 reps @ 135 lbs 5 times The Chief
Clean & Jerk Aug 11, 2012 30 reps @ 135 lbs Grace
Bench Press Jan 16, 2013 10 reps @ 140 lbs Bench Press 3-3-10

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