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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 May 05, 2011 1 rep @ 455 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Feb 01, 2011 3 reps @ 320 lbs Back Squat 3-3-3
Front Squat Nov 10, 2010 1 rep @ 260 lbs Lifting: Overhead Squats, Front Squats and Back Squats
Overhead Squat Nov 10, 2010 1 rep @ 155 lbs Lifting: Overhead Squats, Front Squats and Back Squats
Thruster Oct 20, 2010 1 rep @ 215 lbs Thruster 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Shoulder Press Jan 18, 2011 1 rep @ 180 lbs Shoulder Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Press May 11, 2011 1 rep @ 245 lbs Push Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Jerk Dec 13, 2011 1 rep @ 290 lbs Push Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Power Snatch Feb 13, 2011 5 reps @ 95 lbs 5 times Power Snatches, Knees-to-elbows, Double Unders
Power Clean Apr 21, 2011 1 rep @ 275 lbs Power Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Oct 26, 2010 1 rep @ 215 lbs 10 times 10 RFT: Clean & Jerks, Pull-ups, Push-ups and Squats
Bench Press Jan 26, 2011 60 reps @ 200 lbs Rows, Body Weight Bench Presses

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