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"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 Jun 10, 2013 1 rep @ 515 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Apr 06, 2013 1 rep @ 465 lbs Back Squat 10-8-5-3-1-1
Front Squat Jan 17, 2013 1 rep @ 345 lbs Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Jul 05, 2012 1 rep @ 250 lbs Overhead Squat 5-3-3-3-1-1-1-1-1
Thruster Mar 29, 2011 1 rep @ 210 lbs Thruster 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Shoulder Press Aug 29, 2012 1 rep @ 185 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Oct 10, 2012 2 reps @ 225 lbs Push Press 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Split Jerk Sep 18, 2011 1 rep @ 245 lbs Split Jerk 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2
Snatch Jul 11, 2011 1 rep @ 185 lbs in 1 min 6 times Every 1 min for 15 mins: Snatch
Clean Jun 10, 2013 1 rep @ 275 lbs CrossFit Total II
Clean & Jerk Mar 18, 2013 1 rep @ 245 lbs Clean & Jerk 3-3-2-2-2-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press May 04, 2013 1 rep @ 315 lbs Bench Press 10-10-5-3-1-1-1

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