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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 Nov 19, 2012 1 rep @ 350 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Mar 06, 2013 1 rep @ 265 lbs Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Mar 01, 2013 1 rep @ 225 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Feb 17, 2011 1 rep @ 175 lbs Overhead Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Thruster Oct 27, 2010 3 reps @ 165 lbs 3 RM Thruster
Shoulder Press Dec 10, 2010 1 rep @ 125 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Mar 20, 2013 1 rep @ 175 lbs Push Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Jerk Apr 29, 2013 6 reps @ 155 lbs 5 times DT
Snatch Apr 22, 2013 1 rep @ 180 lbs Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Squat Clean Feb 25, 2013 1 rep @ 225 lbs 10 times Transformers v-1
Clean & Jerk Apr 08, 2013 15 reps @ 225 lbs 5-4-3-2-1: Squat Snatches, Handstand Push Up (Plates)s, Clean & Jerks and 3 more
Bench Press Dec 21, 2010 3 reps @ 185 lbs 5 times Bench Press 3-3-3-3-3

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