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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 Apr 28, 2010 1 rep @ 430 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Apr 28, 2010 1 rep @ 335 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Mar 22, 2010 3 reps @ 265 lbs Front Squat 2-2-2-2
Overhead Squat Jul 27, 2010 1 rep @ 235 lbs Overhead Squat 3-3-1-1-1
Thruster Dec 01, 2009 1 rep @ 240 lbs Thruster 1-1-1
Shoulder Press Apr 28, 2010 1 rep @ 195 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Jul 06, 2009 3 reps @ 225 lbs Push Press 3-3-3-3-3
Split Jerk Jan 28, 2010 1 rep @ 290 lbs Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Snatch Jul 20, 2010 1 rep @ 205 lbs Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Squat Clean Aug 11, 2009 1 rep @ 235 lbs Squat Clean 3-3-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk Feb 01, 2010 1 rep @ 255 lbs Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Sep 23, 2009 5 reps @ 215 lbs Shoulder Press or Bench Press 5-5-5-5-5

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