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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 17, 2013 1 rep @ 465 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Nov 08, 2012 1 rep @ 375 lbs Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Mar 11, 2013 1 rep @ 335 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Aug 20, 2012 1 rep @ 270 lbs Overhead Squat 1-1-1-1-1
Thruster May 25, 2011 1 rep @ 225 lbs Thruster 2-2-2-2-2-2-2
Shoulder Press Aug 13, 2012 1 rep @ 175 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Push Press Aug 03, 2012 2 reps @ 235 lbs Push Press 2-2-2-2-2-2-2
Split Jerk Sep 27, 2011 1 rep @ 275 lbs Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Snatch May 31, 2011 1 rep @ 255 lbs 7 RFT: Double Unders and Snatches
Power Clean Jan 31, 2013 1 rep @ 295 lbs Power Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Mar 25, 2013 1 rep @ 295 lbs Clean & Jerk 3-3-2-2-2-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Dec 09, 2010 1 rep @ 280 lbs CrossFit Total II

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