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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 Jan 03, 2011 1 rep @ 485 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Jan 03, 2011 1 rep @ 410 lbs Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Nov 15, 2012 1 rep @ 350 lbs Front Squat 5-3-1
Overhead Squat Mar 05, 2011 1 rep @ 255 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster Oct 22, 2011 1 rep @ 255 lbs Thruster 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Shoulder Press Jun 28, 2010 1 rep @ 195 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Aug 26, 2010 3 reps @ 215 lbs Push Press 3-3-3-3-3
Push Jerk Dec 21, 2010 5 reps @ 205 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Snatch Jan 22, 2011 1 rep @ 185 lbs Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Squat Clean Dec 16, 2012 1 rep @ 305 lbs Squat Clean 5-3-1
Clean & Jerk Jan 25, 2011 1 rep @ 275 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press May 11, 2010 1 rep @ 375 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