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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
Sumo Deadlift Jun 08, 2013 1 rep @ 290 lbs Sumo Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Sep 04, 2012 1 rep @ 205 lbs Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Jun 08, 2013 1 rep @ 175 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Feb 21, 2012 1 rep @ 115 lbs CrossFit Total II
Thruster Mar 29, 2011 1 rep @ 120 lbs Thruster 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Shoulder Press Aug 30, 2011 1 rep @ 100 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Jul 17, 2012 1 rep @ 125 lbs Push Press 1-1-1-1-1 CFO
Push Jerk Oct 24, 2012 6 reps @ 155 lbs 5 times DT
Power Snatch Sep 14, 2012 1 rep @ 100 lbs 4 times Power Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Squat Clean Jun 08, 2013 1 rep @ 155 lbs Squat Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Jan 15, 2013 1 rep @ 155 lbs 2011 CrossFit Games Event 3
Bench Press Jan 12, 2010 45 reps @ 130 lbs 21-15-9: Bench Press and Pull-ups

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