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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 Mar 07, 2011 1 rep @ 365 lbs Deadlift 2-2-2-2-2-2
Back Squat Apr 29, 2013 3 reps @ 315 lbs Wendler Back Squat: Week 3
Front Squat Aug 20, 2012 1 rep @ 275 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Feb 05, 2012 3 reps @ 215 lbs Overhead Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Thruster May 28, 2011 5 reps @ 175 lbs Thruster 5-5-5-5-5
Shoulder Press Dec 30, 2011 1 rep @ 152 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Jul 18, 2011 2 reps @ 205 lbs Push Press 3-3-3-3-3
Split Jerk Jan 31, 2012 1 rep @ 245 lbs 2 times Split Jerk 2-2-2-2-2
Snatch Feb 27, 2013 1 rep @ 170 lbs Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Power Clean Oct 15, 2012 2 reps @ 210 lbs 2 times Power Clean 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2
Clean & Jerk Mar 21, 2012 1 rep @ 215 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press May 04, 2011 1 rep @ 210 lbs 2 times Bench Press 5-5-3-3-1-1

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