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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 Jul 09, 2012 1 rep @ 455 lbs Deadlift 3-3-2-2-1-1
Back Squat Nov 12, 2012 1 rep @ 400 lbs Back Squat 8-5-5-3-1-1-1-1
Front Squat Dec 11, 2012 1 rep @ 315 lbs Front Squat 5-5-3-3-1
Overhead Squat Sep 02, 2012 1 rep @ 245 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster Mar 29, 2011 1 rep @ 205 lbs 2 times Thruster 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Shoulder Press Apr 12, 2013 1 rep @ 160 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Aug 03, 2011 1 rep @ 225 lbs Push Press 3-3-3-3-3
Split Jerk Jan 02, 2013 1 rep @ 255 lbs Split Jerk 5-3-3-1-1-1
Snatch Sep 14, 2012 1 rep @ 205 lbs Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Squat Clean May 12, 2013 1 rep @ 125 kg Squat Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Mar 27, 2013 1 rep @ 120 kg Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Dec 06, 2012 1 rep @ 255 lbs Bench Press 3-3-3-1-1-1

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