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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 16, 2012 1 rep @ 241 lbs 10000 lbs
Back Squat Aug 27, 2012 1 rep @ 200 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Sep 19, 2011 1 rep @ 143 lbs Lifting: Overhead Squats, Front Squats and Back Squats
Overhead Squat Sep 19, 2011 1 rep @ 115 lbs Lifting: Overhead Squats, Front Squats and Back Squats
Thruster Jul 08, 2011 1 rep @ 125 lbs Thruster : 1 Rep Max
Shoulder Press Aug 27, 2012 1 rep @ 100 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Sep 27, 2011 3 reps @ 115 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Push Jerk Sep 27, 2011 5 reps @ 120 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Squat Snatch Dec 13, 2012 3 reps @ 85 lbs 8 times 8 RFT: Squat Snatches, Shuttle Runs and Rope Climbs
Power Clean Apr 13, 2012 1 rep @ 115 lbs 13 times Power Cleans, Pull-up (chest-to-bar)s
Clean & Jerk Dec 13, 2011 3 reps @ 135 lbs 10 times Playdate with Grace & Karen (OC CrossFit)
Bench Press Jan 25, 2011 3 reps @ 100 lbs Bench Press : 1 Rep Max

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