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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 Jan 31, 2013 1 rep @ 405 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Apr 24, 2012 1 rep @ 315 lbs Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Apr 28, 2012 2 reps @ 245 lbs Front Squat 3-3-3
Overhead Squat Jan 07, 2013 3 reps @ 220 lbs Overhead Squat : 3 Rep Max
Thruster Apr 11, 2012 1 rep @ 205 lbs Thruster 2-2-2-2-2
Shoulder Press Feb 05, 2011 1 rep @ 125 lbs Shoulder Press 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Push Press Nov 19, 2012 1 rep @ 210 lbs Push Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Jerk Nov 23, 2012 1 rep @ 245 lbs Push Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Snatch Jan 19, 2013 1 rep @ 204 lbs Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Power Clean Feb 25, 2012 1 rep @ 230 lbs Power Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk Nov 16, 2011 1 rep @ 94 kg Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Mar 18, 2012 3 reps @ 205 lbs 2 times Bench Press 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