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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 10, 2012 1 rep @ 205 kg Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Back Squat May 13, 2011 1 rep @ 140 kg CrossFit Total
Front Squat Aug 23, 2011 1 rep @ 112.5 kg Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Mar 27, 2011 1 rep @ 90 kg Lifting: Overhead Squats, Front Squats and Back Squats
Thruster Aug 28, 2011 3 reps @ 80 kg Thruster 3-3-3-3-3
Shoulder Press Apr 28, 2011 1 rep @ 70 kg Shoulder Press 1-1-1-1-1
Push Press Jul 17, 2012 1 rep @ 100 kg SEALFIT: Canada (Strength)
Split Jerk Jul 30, 2012 1 rep @ 100 kg Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1
Snatch Jul 31, 2012 1 rep @ 70 kg Snatch 1-1-1-1-1
Power Clean Mar 23, 2011 2 reps @ 105 kg Power Clean 2-2-2-2-2
Clean & Jerk Oct 15, 2010 1 rep @ 60 kg Continuous Clean and Jerks
Bench Press Apr 03, 2012 1 rep @ 130 kg Bench Press : 1 Rep Max

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