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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 Nov 18, 2011 1 rep @ 200 kg CrossFit Total
Back Squat Nov 18, 2011 1 rep @ 165 kg CrossFit Total
Front Squat Jul 16, 2011 1 rep @ 150 kg Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Overhead Squat May 15, 2011 1 rep @ 110 kg Overhead Squat 1-1-1-1-1
Thruster May 23, 2011 1 rep @ 95 kg CrossFit Games Regional 11.2
Shoulder Press Nov 18, 2011 1 rep @ 80 kg CrossFit Total
Push Press May 14, 2012 3 reps @ 92.5 kg Push Press 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Push Jerk Jun 09, 2011 2 reps @ 90 kg Push Jerk 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2
Snatch Jul 12, 2011 1 rep @ 95 kg in 1 min Every 1 min for 15 mins: Snatch
Squat Clean Feb 22, 2011 1 rep @ 130 kg Squat Clean 3-2-2-2-1-1-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk Aug 05, 2011 1 rep @ 110 kg Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Jun 24, 2011 3 reps @ 120 kg 2 times Bench Press 3-3-3

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