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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 Nov 10, 2011 1 rep @ 455 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Nov 03, 2010 1 rep @ 295 lbs Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Jun 22, 2010 1 rep @ 265 lbs Front Squat 5-5-3-3-3-1-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Mar 04, 2011 1 rep @ 185 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster Aug 15, 2010 1 rep @ 225 lbs Thruster 1-1-1-1
Shoulder Press Nov 03, 2010 1 rep @ 185 lbs Shoulder Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Press Jun 29, 2010 5 reps @ 205 lbs Push Press 5-5-5-5-5
Push Jerk May 10, 2010 20 reps @ 185 lbs Push Jerks, Burpees
Squat Snatch May 13, 2011 1 rep @ 140 lbs 9 times Squat Snatches, Squat Cleans, Dumbbell Swings
Squat Clean Apr 17, 2010 1 rep @ 225 kg Saturday Training WOD 1
Clean & Jerk Jan 09, 2011 1 rep @ 235 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Jun 29, 2010 5 reps @ 235 lbs Bench Press 5-5-5-5-5

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