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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 19, 2011 1 rep @ 455 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Mar 05, 2011 1 rep @ 385 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Nov 09, 2010 1 rep @ 285 lbs Lifting: Overhead Squats, Front Squats and Back Squats
Overhead Squat Oct 20, 2011 1 rep @ 215 lbs Overhead Squat 5-5-3-3-1-1-1
Thruster Mar 27, 2010 3 reps @ 145 lbs 3 times Thruster 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Shoulder Press May 18, 2011 1 rep @ 155 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Sep 26, 2011 2 reps @ 185 lbs Push Press 3-5-AMRAP
Split Jerk Jun 23, 2010 1 rep @ 215 lbs Split Jerk 5-5-3-3-1-1-1
Snatch Jul 12, 2011 1 rep @ 173 lbs in 1 min Every 1 min for 15 mins: Snatch
Power Clean Oct 03, 2011 1 rep @ 215 lbs Power Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Feb 01, 2011 1 rep @ 195 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Jan 26, 2010 1 rep @ 245 lbs CrossFit Total II

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