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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 07, 2012 20 reps @ 225 lbs Deadlifts, Lateral Burpee (Over Barbell)s, Rows
Back Squat Nov 14, 2012 1 rep @ 145 lbs Back Squat 5-5-5-5-5
Front Squat Apr 24, 2013 1 rep @ 120 lbs Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Overhead Squat Dec 11, 2012 3 reps @ 83 lbs Overhead Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Thruster Dec 04, 2012 6 reps @ 135 lbs 5 times 5 RFT: Thrusters, Push Up (Rings)s and 200 m
Shoulder Press Apr 11, 2011 2 reps @ 70 lbs Shoulder Press 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Push Press Oct 27, 2012 1 rep @ 113 lbs Push Press 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Split Jerk Nov 05, 2012 1 rep @ 120 lbs Split Jerk 3-2-2-2-1-1-1-1
Snatch May 14, 2013 1 rep @ 78 lbs Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Power Clean Jan 19, 2011 5 reps @ 155 lbs 3 RFT: Power Cleans, Toes To Bars, Sprints and 3 more
Clean & Jerk Jul 12, 2012 1 rep @ 115 lbs Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Dec 27, 2012 1 rep @ 115 lbs Bench Press 3-3-3-3-3

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