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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 Nov 28, 2012 1 rep @ 425 lbs Deadlift 1-1-1
Back Squat Jan 05, 2013 1 rep @ 340 lbs Back Squat 1-1-1
Front Squat Feb 27, 2012 1 rep @ 275 lbs Front Squat 1-1-1
Overhead Squat Dec 07, 2012 1 rep @ 240 lbs Overhead Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Thruster Dec 27, 2012 1 rep @ 205 lbs Thruster 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Shoulder Press Feb 20, 2012 1 rep @ 150 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Jul 24, 2012 1 rep @ 205 lbs Push Press 2-2-2-2-2-2-2
Push Jerk Jan 16, 2012 1 rep @ 215 lbs Push Jerk 2-2-2-2-2
Squat Snatch May 03, 2013 4 reps @ 175 lbs Chipper: Kettlebell Swings, Rope Climbs, Dumbbell Overhead Walking Lunges and 8 more
Squat Clean Dec 19, 2012 1 rep @ 245 lbs Squat Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Dec 19, 2012 1 rep @ 235 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Dec 12, 2011 1 rep @ 210 lbs Bench Press : 1 Rep Max

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