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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 Dec 31, 2010 1 rep @ 300 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Dec 31, 2011 1 rep @ 200 lbs Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Aug 21, 2012 9 reps @ 120 lbs 3 times Front Squats, Pull-up (strict)s, Double Unders
Overhead Squat May 23, 2010 1 rep @ 115 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster Apr 01, 2011 3 reps @ 115 lbs Thruster 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Shoulder Press Mar 13, 2010 1 rep @ 96 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Dec 19, 2010 3 reps @ 115 lbs 3 times Press (5x1), PushPress(5x3), PushJerk(5x5)
Push Jerk Apr 09, 2011 1 rep @ 165 lbs 21 times CrossFit Games Open 11.3
Squat Snatch Apr 24, 2013 1 rep @ 105 lbs Squat Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Squat Clean Apr 09, 2011 1 rep @ 165 lbs 21 times CrossFit Games Open 11.3
Power Clean & Jerk Oct 03, 2012 5 reps @ 125 lbs 7 times Runs, Power Clean & Jerks, Rests
Bench Press NA No Result Yet.

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