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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 Sep 23, 2011 5 reps @ 405 lbs Deadlift 5-3-3-1-1-1
Back Squat Feb 11, 2013 1 rep @ 295 lbs Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Sep 17, 2012 1 rep @ 235 lbs Front Squat 5-3-3-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Dec 18, 2012 9 reps @ 135 lbs FT: Overhead Squats and Pull-ups
Thruster Apr 30, 2013 1 rep @ 175 lbs Thruster : 1 Rep Max
Shoulder Press Mar 14, 2012 3 reps @ 135 lbs 5 times Shoulder Press 3-3-3-3-3
Push Press Jan 22, 2013 1 rep @ 210 lbs Push Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Jerk Jul 20, 2012 1 rep @ 195 lbs Push Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Snatch Mar 07, 2013 30 reps @ 135 lbs CrossFit Games Open 13.1
Power Clean Apr 25, 2011 1 rep @ 200 lbs Power Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Feb 18, 2013 1 rep @ 200 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press May 30, 2012 5 reps @ 155 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