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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 Apr 23, 2010 1 rep @ 415 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Sep 04, 2012 1 rep @ 395 lbs Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Nov 09, 2010 1 rep @ 300 lbs Lifting: Overhead Squats, Front Squats and Back Squats
Overhead Squat Nov 09, 2010 1 rep @ 300 lbs Lifting: Overhead Squats, Front Squats and Back Squats
Thruster Oct 07, 2009 1 rep @ 185 lbs Thruster 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Shoulder Press Aug 23, 2011 1 rep @ 180 lbs Shoulder Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Press Aug 18, 2009 1 rep @ 205 lbs Push Press 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Split Jerk Apr 25, 2010 1 rep @ 300 lbs Split Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Snatch Nov 04, 2010 1 rep @ 215 lbs in 1 min Every 1 min for 15 mins: Snatch
Squat Clean May 01, 2010 1 rep @ 245 lbs Squat Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Aug 13, 2010 1 rep @ 265 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Dec 25, 2009 1 rep @ 235 lbs 3 times Bench Press 1-10-1-20-1-30

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