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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 Apr 17, 2012 1 rep @ 385 lbs Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Back Squat Feb 19, 2012 1 rep @ 240 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Nov 22, 2012 3 reps @ 185 lbs 5 times Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Overhead Squat Oct 09, 2012 25 reps @ 65 lbs Chipper: Walking Lunges, Push-ups, Double Unders and 6 more
Thruster Nov 20, 2011 36 reps @ 125 lbs 15-12-9: Thrusters and Pull Up (Weighted)s
Shoulder Press Feb 19, 2012 1 rep @ 140 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Dec 30, 2011 8 reps @ 95 lbs 11 times Ricky
Push Jerk Dec 11, 2012 5 reps @ 135 lbs Push Jerk 5-5-5-5-5
Snatch Mar 07, 2013 3 reps @ 115 lbs CrossFit Games Open 13.1
Power Clean Dec 04, 2012 1 rep @ 185 lbs Power Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Jan 22, 2013 1 rep @ 185 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Dec 27, 2012 3 reps @ 175 lbs Bench Press 3-3-3-3-3

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