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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 Sep 27, 2011 1 rep @ 195 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Oct 26, 2012 1 rep @ 125 lbs Back Squat 5-3-1
Front Squat Jan 18, 2013 1 rep @ 115 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Dec 03, 2012 1 rep @ 90 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster Apr 24, 2012 15 reps @ 150 lbs Tommy V
Shoulder Press Sep 27, 2011 1 rep @ 70 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Aug 25, 2012 1 rep @ 85 lbs 1 Push Press + 1 Push Jerk + 1 Split Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Split Jerk Aug 25, 2012 1 rep @ 85 lbs 1 Push Press + 1 Push Jerk + 1 Split Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Snatch Jan 21, 2013 3 reps @ 55 lbs Snatch 3-3-3-3-3
Power Clean Mar 11, 2011 3 reps @ 75 lbs Power Clean 3-3-3
Clean & Jerk Oct 13, 2012 1 rep @ 90 lbs 2 times Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Oct 28, 2011 3 reps @ 110 lbs 2 times Bench Press 3-3-3-3-3

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