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"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 Feb 06, 2013 1 rep @ 435 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Jul 21, 2012 1 rep @ 345 lbs Back Squat 1-1-1-1-1
Front Squat Jan 26, 2013 1 rep @ 305 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Jul 26, 2012 1 rep @ 255 lbs Overhead Squat 5-3-3-3-1-1-1-1-1
Thruster Jun 25, 2012 1 rep @ 215 lbs Thruster 3-2-1-1-1
Shoulder Press Aug 22, 2010 1 rep @ 165 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press May 13, 2013 4 reps @ 195 lbs Push Press 4-4-4
Split Jerk May 16, 2013 1 rep @ 265 lbs Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Snatch Jan 12, 2013 1 rep @ 220 lbs Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Power Clean May 16, 2013 1 rep @ 270 lbs Power Clean 3-3-3-3-3
Clean & Jerk May 11, 2013 1 rep @ 290 lbs Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Dec 29, 2012 1 rep @ 225 lbs Bench Press

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