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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 Jun 30, 2012 1 rep @ 420 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Sep 18, 2012 1 rep @ 355 lbs Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Sep 03, 2012 1 rep @ 325 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Dec 05, 2010 1 rep @ 200 lbs CrossFit Total II
Thruster Jan 16, 2012 1 rep @ 205 lbs Thruster : 1 Rep Max
Shoulder Press Feb 09, 2011 1 rep @ 175 lbs Shoulder Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Press Dec 15, 2010 3 reps @ 210 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Split Jerk Mar 06, 2012 1 rep @ 270 lbs Split Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Snatch Feb 28, 2013 1 rep @ 230 lbs Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Power Clean Sep 26, 2011 1 rep @ 260 lbs Power Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk Feb 28, 2013 1 rep @ 275 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Dec 05, 2010 1 rep @ 300 lbs CrossFit Total II

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