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"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 Oct 24, 2010 1 rep @ 475 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Oct 24, 2010 1 rep @ 385 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat May 06, 2010 3 reps @ 300 lbs 2 times Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Overhead Squat Feb 09, 2011 1 rep @ 275 lbs Overhead Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Thruster Oct 28, 2010 1 rep @ 250 lbs Thruster 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Shoulder Press Oct 24, 2010 1 rep @ 195 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Nov 27, 2010 3 reps @ 230 lbs Push Press 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Split Jerk Mar 18, 2009 1 rep @ 265 lbs 2 times Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Snatch Nov 11, 2010 1 rep @ 205 lbs in 1 min Every 1 min for 15 mins: Snatch
Squat Clean Mar 20, 2010 1 rep @ 275 lbs Squat Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk Nov 06, 2010 1 rep @ 275 lbs Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press May 18, 2009 60 reps @ 185 lbs FT: Rows, Bench Press, Rows and 3 more

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