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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 Oct 13, 2010 1 rep @ 390 lbs Deadlift 5-3-3-1-1-1
Back Squat Jul 30, 2011 1 rep @ 300 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Aug 28, 2012 1 rep @ 255 lbs Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Dec 04, 2010 1 rep @ 165 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster Sep 13, 2011 1 rep @ 185 lbs Thruster 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Shoulder Press Aug 12, 2010 1 rep @ 145 lbs Shoulder Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Press Jan 14, 2013 1 rep @ 195 lbs Push Press : 1 Rep Max
Split Jerk Feb 05, 2013 1 rep @ 215 lbs Split Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Snatch Apr 02, 2012 1 rep @ 150 lbs Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Clean Dec 08, 2011 1 rep @ 215 lbs Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Sep 24, 2011 1 rep @ 205 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Nov 22, 2010 1 rep @ 195 lbs Bench Press 5-3-1

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