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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 Feb 02, 2011 1 rep @ 355 lbs Deadlift 5-3-3-1-1-1
Back Squat Dec 17, 2012 1 rep @ 225 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Sep 26, 2012 5 reps @ 185 lbs Front Squat 5-3-3-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Nov 21, 2012 45 reps @ 135 lbs Overhead Squats, Handstand Push Ups
Thruster Sep 30, 2011 30 reps @ 135 lbs FT: Thrusters and Double Unders
Shoulder Press Sep 15, 2010 1 rep @ 135 lbs Shoulder Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Press Nov 30, 2012 5 reps @ 125 lbs 5 times Push Press 5-5-5-5-5
Push Jerk Nov 12, 2012 5 reps @ 135 lbs 5 times Hammer
Snatch Mar 03, 2012 30 reps @ 165 lbs CrossFit Games Open 12.2
Clean May 17, 2013 4 reps @ 315 lbs Chipper: Rope Climb (Legless)s, Cleans, Handstand Push-ups and 6 more
Clean & Jerk Dec 05, 2012 1 rep @ 155 lbs Lifting: Power Clean & Push Jerks, Power Clean & Push Jerks and Power Clean & Push Jerks
Bench Press Mar 30, 2010 3 reps @ 165 lbs Bench Press 3-3-3

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