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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 Dec 19, 2011 1 rep @ 340 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Dec 19, 2011 1 rep @ 235 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Sep 13, 2011 1 rep @ 180 lbs Lifting: Overhead Squats, Front Squats and Back Squats
Overhead Squat Oct 30, 2011 1 rep @ 175 lbs CrossFit Total II
Thruster Jun 24, 2011 1 rep @ 150 lbs CrossFit Games Regional 11.2
Shoulder Press Aug 29, 2011 1 rep @ 100 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Jan 06, 2011 3 reps @ 110 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Split Jerk Sep 19, 2011 1 rep @ 180 lbs Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Snatch Aug 03, 2011 1 rep @ 125 lbs Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Squat Clean Sep 20, 2011 1 rep @ 175 lbs Squat Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Nov 05, 2011 1 rep @ 175 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Oct 30, 2011 1 rep @ 125 lbs CrossFit Total II

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