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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 Jan 23, 2013 1 rep @ 425 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Jan 23, 2013 1 rep @ 295 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Nov 05, 2012 1 rep @ 265 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Oct 01, 2012 1 rep @ 175 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster Sep 21, 2010 7 reps @ 135 lbs 7 times The Seven
Shoulder Press May 13, 2013 1 rep @ 160 lbs Shoulder Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Press Nov 05, 2011 2 reps @ 165 lbs Push Press 3-3-3-3-3
Split Jerk Apr 08, 2013 1 rep @ 175 lbs Split Jerk 1RM
Snatch Mar 01, 2012 30 reps @ 165 lbs CrossFit Games Open 12.2
Squat Clean Oct 29, 2012 1 rep @ 225 lbs Squat Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Nov 28, 2012 29 reps @ 185 lbs Clean & Jerk : 30 Reps for Time
Bench Press Nov 29, 2012 1 rep @ 190 lbs 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