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"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 25, 2010 3 reps @ 325 lbs Back Squat, Press, Deadlift
Back Squat Sep 13, 2010 3 reps @ 245 lbs Back Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Front Squat Feb 28, 2011 3 reps @ 225 lbs 3 times Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Overhead Squat Feb 07, 2011 5 reps @ 165 lbs 3 times 1 Snatch Balances + 5 Overhead Squats
Thruster Nov 01, 2010 1 rep @ 195 lbs Thruster 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Shoulder Press Oct 25, 2010 3 reps @ 135 lbs 2 times Back Squat, Press, Deadlift
Push Press Jun 08, 2010 3 reps @ 165 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Split Jerk Aug 30, 2010 1 rep @ 205 lbs 6 times Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Squat Snatch Sep 07, 2010 1 rep @ 135 lbs 5 times Squat Snatch 1-1-1-1-1
Power Clean Feb 09, 2011 1 rep @ 225 lbs Power Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk Jul 12, 2010 1 rep @ 195 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Nov 15, 2010 3 reps @ 155 lbs 3 times 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