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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 12, 2012 1 rep @ 445 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Apr 12, 2012 1 rep @ 340 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Feb 23, 2011 1 rep @ 270.5 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Jun 06, 2012 21 reps @ 135 lbs Pull-up (Rings)s, Ring Dip (Strict)s, Power Snatches, Overhead Squats
Thruster Dec 06, 2011 1 rep @ 215 lbs Thruster 1-1-1-1-1
Shoulder Press May 07, 2012 1 rep @ 185 lbs Shoulder Press 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Push Press Oct 12, 2011 1 rep @ 225 lbs Push Press : 1 Rep Max
Split Jerk Feb 23, 2011 1 rep @ 245 lbs Split Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Snatch Sep 10, 2010 1 rep @ 175 lbs Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Power Clean Apr 13, 2012 1 rep @ 240 lbs Power Clean : 1 Rep Max
Power Clean & Jerk Jun 18, 2012 1 rep @ 245 lbs Power Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press May 09, 2012 1 rep @ 280 lbs Bench Press 1-1-1-1-1

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