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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 Jan 03, 2011 1 rep @ 390 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Jun 20, 2012 1 rep @ 305 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Oct 01, 2012 1 rep @ 225 lbs Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Mar 13, 2012 1 rep @ 185 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster Feb 06, 2012 5 reps @ 115 lbs 10 times Holbrook
Shoulder Press Aug 15, 2012 1 rep @ 145 lbs Shoulder Press 3-3-3
Push Press Mar 23, 2010 1 rep @ 165 lbs Push Press 1-1-1-1-1
Push Jerk Feb 08, 2010 4 reps @ 155 lbs Push Jerk 5-5-5-5-5
Snatch Mar 01, 2012 6 reps @ 135 lbs CrossFit Games Open 12.2
Clean Feb 07, 2011 1 rep @ 175 lbs CrossFit Total II
Clean & Jerk Jan 24, 2011 30 reps @ 135 lbs Grace
Bench Press Oct 10, 2011 1 rep @ 205 lbs Bench Press 5-3-1-1-1

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