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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 May 04, 2011 1 rep @ 315 lbs Deadlift 5-5-3-3-1-1-1
Back Squat May 23, 2011 1 rep @ 325 lbs Back Squat 5-5-3-3-1-1-1
Front Squat Sep 27, 2011 1 rep @ 225 lbs Front Squat 5-5-3-3-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Jul 22, 2011 1 rep @ 175 lbs Overhead Squat 5-5-3-3-1-1-1
Thruster Mar 14, 2011 1 rep @ 205 lbs Thruster 1-1-1-1-1
Shoulder Press Apr 01, 2013 1 rep @ 175 lbs Shoulder Press 5-5-3-3-1-1-1
Push Press Jul 19, 2012 1 rep @ 215 lbs Push Press 3-3-3-3-3
Split Jerk May 21, 2011 1 rep @ 185 lbs Runs, Box Jumps, Pull-ups, Wall Balls, Split Jerks
Power Snatch May 21, 2011 1 rep @ 165 lbs Power Snatch 5-5-3-3-1-1-1
Power Clean Nov 09, 2012 1 rep @ 205 lbs Power Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Sep 10, 2012 1 rep @ 225 lbs Olympic Lifting Meet
Bench Press May 31, 2011 1 rep @ 240 lbs Bench Press 5-5-3-3-1

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