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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 01, 2011 1 rep @ 120 kg Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Mar 05, 2013 5 reps @ 95 kg Back Squat 5-5-5-5
Front Squat Jan 31, 2012 1 rep @ 77 kg 3 times Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Apr 20, 2011 1 rep @ 50 kg 3 times Overhead Squat 1-1-1-1-1
Thruster Nov 02, 2011 45 reps @ 35 kg Thrusters, Row (calories)s, Push-up (hand release)s, Sumo Deadlift High-pulls
Shoulder Press Jun 29, 2011 1 rep @ 37 kg Shoulder Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Press Mar 11, 2012 12 reps @ 115 lbs 9 times CrossFit Games Open 12.3
Push Jerk Feb 19, 2012 1 rep @ 50 kg 15 times CrossFit Games Open 11.3
Snatch Apr 14, 2012 1 rep @ 57 kg Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Squat Clean Jun 10, 2011 3 reps @ 55 kg 2 times Squat Clean 3-3-3
Power Clean & Jerk Jan 28, 2012 1 rep @ 70 kg Power Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Jun 29, 2011 1 rep @ 50 kg 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