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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 09, 2011 1 rep @ 455 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Mar 01, 2010 1 rep @ 305 lbs Overhead Squat, Front Squat, Back Squat
Front Squat Aug 23, 2011 1 rep @ 300 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Dec 18, 2010 5 reps @ 165 lbs Overhead Squat 5-5-5-5-5
Thruster Apr 02, 2010 2 reps @ 158 lbs 2 times Thruster 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Shoulder Press Sep 29, 2010 1 rep @ 155 lbs Shoulder Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Press Nov 30, 2010 1 rep @ 205 lbs Push Press 1-1-1-1-1
Split Jerk May 17, 2011 1 rep @ 215 lbs Split Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Snatch Apr 10, 2012 1 rep @ 185 lbs Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Squat Clean Jun 08, 2011 1 rep @ 245 lbs Squat Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Dec 18, 2010 1 rep @ 205 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Oct 08, 2011 1 rep @ 245 lbs 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