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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 10, 2011 1 rep @ 465 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Feb 20, 2012 1 rep @ 335 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Sep 14, 2012 1 rep @ 275 lbs The Other Total
Overhead Squat NA No Result Yet.
Thruster Mar 07, 2013 1 rep @ 195 lbs Thruster : 1 Rep Max
Shoulder Press Sep 01, 2012 1 rep @ 150 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Aug 29, 2012 3 reps @ 185 lbs Push Press 3-3-3
Split Jerk Apr 12, 2013 1 rep @ 200 lbs Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Snatch NA No Result Yet.
Clean May 07, 2012 1 rep @ 235 lbs CrossFit Games Regional 12.5
Clean & Jerk May 08, 2013 1 rep @ 210 lbs Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Sep 14, 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