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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 Jul 21, 2009 1 rep @ 365 lbs 2 times Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Back Squat NA No Result Yet.
Front Squat Jun 23, 2009 3 reps @ 185 lbs 3 times Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Overhead Squat Jun 02, 2009 5 reps @ 155 lbs 5 times Overhead Squat 5-5-5-5-5
Thruster Jul 10, 2009 45 reps @ 95 lbs Fran
Shoulder Press NA No Result Yet.
Push Press Jul 07, 2009 84 reps @ 135 lbs Push Presses, GHD Sit-ups
Push Jerk Jul 24, 2009 6 reps @ 155 lbs 5 times DT
Power Snatch Jul 03, 2009 75 reps @ 75 lbs Randy
Squat Clean Jul 06, 2009 30 reps @ 95 lbs 3 times Badger
Clean & Jerk Jun 19, 2009 1 rep @ 200 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Jun 19, 2009 10 reps @ 135 lbs 4 times AMRAP 20 mins: Handstand Push Ups, Bench Press, Push Press and Ring Dips

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