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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 15, 2010 1 rep @ 295 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Oct 11, 2010 1 rep @ 195 lbs Back Squat 5-3-1
Front Squat Mar 09, 2010 1 rep @ 165 lbs Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Feb 10, 2012 1 rep @ 130 lbs Overhead Squat 5-3-1-1-1
Thruster Oct 07, 2009 1 rep @ 115 lbs Thruster 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Shoulder Press Apr 09, 2010 1 rep @ 92 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Push Press Mar 23, 2010 1 rep @ 125 lbs Push Press 1-1-1-1-1
Split Jerk Dec 29, 2010 1 rep @ 130 lbs Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1
Snatch Nov 02, 2009 3 reps @ 95 lbs 5 times 5 RFT: Snatches, Overhead Squats and 400 m
Power Clean Mar 29, 2011 1 rep @ 135 lbs Power Clean 3-3-3-3-3
Clean & Jerk Aug 22, 2011 1 rep @ 135 lbs Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Aug 10, 2010 3 reps @ 665 lbs CFFB - Bench 10x3 Speed Sets

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