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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 Feb 07, 2011 1 rep @ 455 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat May 10, 2011 1 rep @ 385 lbs Back Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Front Squat Mar 24, 2011 1 rep @ 335 lbs Lifting: Overhead Squats, Front Squats and Back Squats
Overhead Squat Mar 24, 2011 1 rep @ 265 lbs Lifting: Overhead Squats, Front Squats and Back Squats
Thruster May 23, 2011 1 rep @ 245 lbs Thruster 2-2-2-2-2-2-2
Shoulder Press May 10, 2011 1 rep @ 175 lbs Shoulder Press 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Push Press Nov 24, 2009 3 reps @ 150 lbs 2 times Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Split Jerk Sep 27, 2011 1 rep @ 285 lbs Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Snatch Oct 07, 2011 1 rep @ 205 lbs Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean Dec 27, 2010 1 rep @ 120 kg Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk May 01, 2011 1 rep @ 265 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Feb 08, 2011 1 rep @ 255 lbs CrossFit Total II

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