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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 Apr 12, 2013 1 rep @ 365 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Apr 12, 2013 1 rep @ 295 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Oct 05, 2012 1 rep @ 225 lbs Front Squat 10-5-3-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Dec 09, 2012 1 rep @ 175 lbs CrossFit Total II
Thruster May 29, 2009 1 rep @ 150 lbs Thruster 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Shoulder Press Feb 23, 2010 1 rep @ 165 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press May 21, 2013 3 reps @ 165 lbs Push Press 4x3
Push Jerk Dec 13, 2012 3 reps @ 145 lbs Lifting: Cleans, Push Jerks, Front Squats and Romenian Deadlift
Snatch Apr 22, 2013 1 rep @ 155 lbs Snatch 1-1-1-1-1
Clean Dec 09, 2012 1 rep @ 205 lbs CrossFit Total II
Clean & Jerk Dec 18, 2012 1 rep @ 195 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Dec 09, 2012 1 rep @ 235 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