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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 Aug 10, 2011 1 rep @ 565 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Oct 17, 2010 1 rep @ 455 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Oct 23, 2011 1 rep @ 365 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Sep 24, 2011 1 rep @ 255 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster May 18, 2011 2 reps @ 245 lbs Thruster 2-2-2-2-2-2-2
Shoulder Press Dec 15, 2010 1 rep @ 220 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Push Press Nov 22, 2010 2 reps @ 255 lbs Push Press 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Split Jerk Aug 02, 2011 1 rep @ 280 lbs Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Snatch Nov 05, 2010 1 rep @ 180 lbs in 1 min Every 1 min for 15 mins: Snatch
Clean Oct 09, 2011 1 rep @ 275 lbs Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Oct 27, 2010 1 rep @ 205 lbs 10 times 10 RFT: Clean & Jerks, Pull-ups, Push-ups and Squats
Bench Press Dec 04, 2010 1 rep @ 325 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