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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 26, 2011 1 rep @ 175 lbs Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Back Squat Mar 14, 2012 5 reps @ 105 lbs Back Squat 5-5-5-5-5
Front Squat Apr 25, 2013 1 rep @ 100 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Feb 17, 2012 10 reps @ 45 lbs 5 times AMRAP 15 mins: Push Press, Overhead Squats and Sit Up (Ghd)s
Thruster Jan 16, 2012 45 reps @ 95 lbs Fran
Shoulder Press Mar 03, 2010 1 rep @ 40 lbs Shoulder Press 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Push Press Jul 27, 2011 3 reps @ 60 lbs 9 times 12 minutes of Push-Press x 3
Split Jerk Sep 27, 2011 1 rep @ 70 lbs 4 times Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Snatch May 31, 2011 1 rep @ 65 lbs 7 times 7 RFT: Double Unders and Snatches
Squat Clean Jan 31, 2012 45 reps @ 65 lbs Elizabeth
Clean & Jerk Feb 21, 2013 1 rep @ 80 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Apr 24, 2013 15 reps @ 55 lbs 5 times 5 RFT: Rows and 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