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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 Oct 23, 2010 1 rep @ 270 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Oct 23, 2010 1 rep @ 235 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Jun 08, 2010 1 rep @ 165 lbs Front Squat 5-5-3-3-3-1-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Jan 25, 2010 5 reps @ 85 lbs Overhead Squat 5-5-5-5-5
Thruster Oct 06, 2009 15 reps @ 85 lbs 3 times 400m Runs, Thrusters, Burpees, Double Unders
Shoulder Press Feb 19, 2011 1 rep @ 95 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Aug 18, 2009 1 rep @ 115 lbs Push Press 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Push Jerk Sep 10, 2009 1 rep @ 110 lbs Push Jerk 3-3-3-3-3
Power Snatch Mar 02, 2010 3 reps @ 79 lbs Power Snatch 3-3-3-3-3
Power Clean Dec 02, 2009 3 reps @ 105 lbs Power Clean 3-3-3-3-3
Clean & Jerk Nov 12, 2009 1 rep @ 105 lbs Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Feb 11, 2010 3 reps @ 115 lbs bench press 3x3

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