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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 06, 2009 3 reps @ 165 lbs Deadlift 3-3-3-3-3
Back Squat Aug 17, 2009 1 rep @ 135 lbs Back Squat 5-5-3-3-1-1-1
Front Squat Nov 03, 2010 2 reps @ 105 lbs Front Squat 2-2-2-2-2
Overhead Squat Sep 29, 2010 3 reps @ 65 lbs 4 times Overhead Squat 3-3-3-3
Thruster Oct 18, 2010 55 reps @ 65 lbs Thrusters, Sprints
Shoulder Press Oct 29, 2010 2 reps @ 70 lbs 3 times Shoulder Press 2-2-2-2-2
Push Press Dec 18, 2009 3 reps @ 90 lbs Push Press 3-3-3-3-3
Push Jerk May 13, 2010 3 reps @ 85 lbs 3 times Push Jerk 3-3-3
Power Snatch Apr 16, 2010 1 rep @ 75 lbs Power Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Squat Clean Jan 15, 2010 45 reps @ 65 lbs Elizabeth
Clean & Jerk Feb 08, 2010 15 reps @ 65 lbs 2 times Clean and Jerks, Pull-ups, Push-ups, Air Squats
Bench Press Jul 30, 2010 3 reps @ 85 lbs Bench Press 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