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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 Feb 17, 2012 1 rep @ 245 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Jun 19, 2012 1 rep @ 225 lbs Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Aug 01, 2012 1 rep @ 190 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Feb 21, 2012 1 rep @ 175 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster May 30, 2012 3 reps @ 126 lbs Thruster 3-3-3-3-3
Shoulder Press Mar 30, 2012 1 rep @ 95 lbs Shoulder Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Press Feb 25, 2012 1 rep @ 130 lbs Push Press : 1 Rep Max
Split Jerk Feb 13, 2012 1 rep @ 170 lbs Split Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Snatch Apr 21, 2012 1 rep @ 135 lbs Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Squat Clean Apr 21, 2012 1 rep @ 170 lbs Squat Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Oct 27, 2012 1 rep @ 165 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Apr 19, 2012 1 rep @ 130 lbs Bench Press : 1 Rep Max

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