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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 Jul 11, 2011 1 rep @ 415 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Feb 10, 2010 1 rep @ 250 lbs Back Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Front Squat May 04, 2011 1 rep @ 235 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Jul 14, 2011 1 rep @ 155 lbs Overhead Squat 1
Thruster Jun 03, 2010 3 reps @ 155 lbs 3 RM Thruster
Shoulder Press Dec 03, 2009 3 reps @ 150 lbs Shoulder Press 3-3-3-3-3
Push Press Dec 15, 2010 1 rep @ 185 lbs Push Press 5-5-3-1
Push Jerk Jun 06, 2011 1 rep @ 195 lbs Push Jerk 1
Snatch Sep 22, 2010 1 rep @ 155 lbs Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Squat Clean Apr 06, 2010 3 reps @ 205 lbs Squat Clean 3-3-3-3-3
Clean & Jerk Jan 28, 2011 1 rep @ 205 lbs Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Mar 06, 2010 3 reps @ 265 lbs Bench Press 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