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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 May 23, 2012 1 rep @ 415 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Aug 17, 2012 1 rep @ 346 lbs Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Feb 11, 2011 1 rep @ 245 lbs Front Squat 5-5-3-3-1-1
Overhead Squat Sep 29, 2012 1 rep @ 215 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster Jul 04, 2011 6 reps @ 135 lbs 4 times 1776 - An Independence Day workout from DCF
Shoulder Press Jun 02, 2011 1 rep @ 175 lbs Shoulder Press 5-5-3-3-1-1
Push Press Feb 09, 2011 1 rep @ 210 lbs Push Press : 1 Rep Max
Split Jerk Sep 27, 2011 1 rep @ 240 lbs Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1
Snatch Feb 21, 2012 1 rep @ 180 lbs Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Power Clean Aug 15, 2011 1 rep @ 245 lbs Power Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Oct 12, 2011 1 rep @ 235 lbs Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press May 04, 2011 1 rep @ 245 lbs Bench Press 5-5-3-3-1-1

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