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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 29, 2011 1 rep @ 385 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Aug 29, 2011 1 rep @ 285 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Sep 13, 2011 1 rep @ 220 lbs Lifting: Overhead Squats, Front Squats and Back Squats
Overhead Squat Sep 13, 2011 1 rep @ 160 lbs Lifting: Overhead Squats, Front Squats and Back Squats
Thruster Sep 07, 2011 3 reps @ 170 lbs Thruster 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Shoulder Press Jul 25, 2011 1 rep @ 170 lbs Shoulder Press 1-1-1-1-1
Push Press Dec 15, 2010 3 reps @ 175 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Split Jerk Sep 18, 2011 1 rep @ 205 lbs 2 times Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Snatch Jul 11, 2011 1 rep @ 155 lbs in 1 min 6 times Every 1 min for 15 mins: Snatch
Squat Clean Jan 28, 2011 1 rep @ 225 lbs Clean 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Clean & Jerk Sep 14, 2011 1 rep @ 205 lbs 2011 CrossFit Games Event 3
Bench Press Dec 06, 2010 1 rep @ 245 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