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"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 Oct 25, 2011 2 reps @ 317.5 lbs Deadlift 2-2-2-2-2-2
Back Squat Jul 15, 2011 3 reps @ 200 lbs Back Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Front Squat Sep 28, 2011 1 rep @ 185 lbs Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Overhead Squat Sep 14, 2011 2 reps @ 105 lbs Overhead Squat 5-5-5-5-5
Thruster Jan 17, 2012 6 reps @ 83 lbs 4 times 5 RFT: Thrusters, Push Up (Rings)s and 200 m
Shoulder Press Jul 27, 2011 2 reps @ 80 lbs Shoulder Press 5-5-5-5-5
Push Press Nov 02, 2011 1 rep @ 125 lbs Push Press 3-3-3-3-3
Split Jerk Feb 23, 2012 1 rep @ 148 lbs Split Jerk 3-2-2-2-1-1-1-1
Power Snatch May 12, 2012 1 rep @ 103 lbs 3 times Power Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Squat Clean Sep 07, 2011 1 rep @ 150 lbs Squat Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk Jun 29, 2011 1 rep @ 125 lbs Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Oct 27, 2011 3 reps @ 105 lbs Bench Press 5-5-5-5-5

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