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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 Nov 21, 2011 1 rep @ 385 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Aug 08, 2012 1 rep @ 295 lbs Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Feb 05, 2013 1 rep @ 265 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Mar 18, 2013 1 rep @ 175 lbs Overhead Squat 3-2-2-1-1
Thruster May 24, 2011 1 rep @ 185 lbs Thruster 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Shoulder Press Apr 18, 2012 1 rep @ 155 kg 5 times Press (5x1), PushPress(5x3), PushJerk(5x5)
Push Press Apr 18, 2012 3 reps @ 155 kg 5 times Press (5x1), PushPress(5x3), PushJerk(5x5)
Push Jerk Apr 18, 2012 5 reps @ 155 kg 5 times Press (5x1), PushPress(5x3), PushJerk(5x5)
Power Snatch Apr 23, 2012 1 rep @ 155 lbs Power Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Squat Clean Jan 06, 2013 1 rep @ 235 lbs Squat Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Feb 25, 2013 1 rep @ 225 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Jan 27, 2012 1 rep @ 245 lbs The Other Total

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