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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 09, 2012 1 rep @ 220 kg CrossFit Total
Back Squat Oct 30, 2012 1 rep @ 160 kg Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Oct 06, 2012 1 rep @ 125 kg Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Oct 24, 2012 1 rep @ 110 kg Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster Feb 22, 2011 5 reps @ 80 kg Thruster 5-5-5-5-5
Shoulder Press Sep 09, 2012 1 rep @ 87 kg CrossFit Total
Push Press Sep 03, 2012 1 rep @ 110 kg Push Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Jerk Jul 07, 2012 3 reps @ 100 kg Push Jerk 3-3-3-3-3
Snatch Mar 03, 2012 4 reps @ 210 lbs CrossFit Games Open 12.2
Power Clean Jul 21, 2012 1 rep @ 123 kg Power Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Sep 29, 2012 1 rep @ 110 kg Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Sep 09, 2012 1 rep @ 130 kg Bench Press : 1 Rep Max

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