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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 23, 2011 1 rep @ 602 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Jul 09, 2012 1 rep @ 445 lbs Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Sep 27, 2011 1 rep @ 360 lbs Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Mar 01, 2010 1 rep @ 193 lbs Overhead Squat, Front Squat, Back Squat
Thruster Apr 02, 2010 3 reps @ 242 lbs Thruster 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Shoulder Press Feb 06, 2013 1 rep @ 225 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Jan 29, 2013 3 reps @ 225 lbs Every 1 min for 11 mins: Push Press
Split Jerk Apr 21, 2012 1 rep @ 320 lbs Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Snatch May 09, 2012 1 rep @ 235 lbs Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Power Clean Jul 09, 2012 1 rep @ 320 lbs Power Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Aug 10, 2010 1 rep @ 271 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Sep 02, 2011 1 rep @ 395 lbs Bench Press 1-1-1-1-1-1-1

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