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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 Sep 27, 2011 1 rep @ 400 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Mar 13, 2012 1 rep @ 315 lbs 2 times Back Squat 5-3-1-1-1
Front Squat Mar 13, 2012 1 rep @ 225 lbs Front Squat 5-3-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Mar 15, 2010 1 rep @ 185 lbs CrossFit Total II
Thruster May 19, 2010 1 rep @ 145 lbs Thruster 3-3-3-3-3
Shoulder Press Jan 25, 2010 1 rep @ 185 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Jun 03, 2010 1 rep @ 205 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Push Jerk Mar 21, 2011 1 rep @ 245 lbs Push Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Snatch Sep 06, 2011 1 rep @ 165 lbs 2 times Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Power Clean Mar 19, 2012 3 reps @ 195 lbs Power Cleans, Push-up (hand release)s, Double Unders
Clean & Jerk Jan 20, 2011 1 rep @ 205 lbs Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Oct 10, 2011 1 rep @ 250 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