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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 Apr 12, 2012 1 rep @ 273 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Apr 09, 2013 1 rep @ 205 lbs Lifting: Overhead Squats, Front Squats and Back Squats
Front Squat Feb 19, 2013 1 rep @ 175 lbs Lifting: Overhead Squats, Front Squats and Back Squats
Overhead Squat Feb 19, 2013 1 rep @ 140 lbs Lifting: Overhead Squats, Front Squats and Back Squats
Thruster Mar 11, 2013 2 reps @ 130 lbs Thruster 3-3-3-3-3
Shoulder Press Oct 11, 2011 1 rep @ 93 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Push Press Feb 28, 2013 3 reps @ 125 lbs Push Press 3-3-3-3-3
Push Jerk Nov 01, 2012 8 reps @ 135 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Squat Snatch Dec 07, 2012 1 rep @ 105 lbs Squat Snatch 1-1-1-1-1
Power Clean Jan 30, 2013 1 rep @ 155 lbs Power Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk Mar 04, 2013 1 rep @ 150 lbs Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Apr 29, 2013 3 reps @ 105 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