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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 Sep 27, 2009 1 rep @ 430 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Sep 27, 2009 1 rep @ 415 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Oct 04, 2009 3 reps @ 275 lbs Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Overhead Squat Sep 25, 2009 45 reps @ 135 lbs Overhead Squats, Kettlebell Swings, Runs
Thruster Aug 08, 2009 7 reps @ 135 lbs 3 times Thrusters, Pull-ups, Burpees
Shoulder Press Sep 27, 2009 1 rep @ 185 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Oct 03, 2009 5 reps @ 205 lbs Push Press 5-5-5-5-5
Push Jerk Feb 11, 2010 20 reps @ 95 lbs Chipper: Thrusters, Sumo Deadlift High Pulls, Push Jerks and 2 more
Snatch Aug 30, 2009 1 rep @ 205 lbs Snatch 3-3-1-1-1
Squat Clean Aug 11, 2009 1 rep @ 265 lbs 2 times Squat Clean 3-3-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk Sep 20, 2009 7 reps @ 155 lbs 3 times Clean and Jerks, Knees-to-elbows, Runs
Bench Press NA No Result Yet.

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