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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 Mar 28, 2012 1 rep @ 460 lbs Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1
Back Squat Apr 10, 2013 1 rep @ 285 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Sep 27, 2011 1 rep @ 215 lbs Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Oct 07, 2011 3 reps @ 120 lbs Overhead Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Thruster Jan 07, 2013 2 reps @ 130 lbs Every 1 min for 11 mins: Thruster
Shoulder Press Apr 10, 2013 1 rep @ 165 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Jan 11, 2012 1 rep @ 155 lbs Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1
Split Jerk Oct 25, 2011 1 rep @ 185 lbs Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Snatch Apr 17, 2013 1 rep @ 155 lbs Olympic Lifting Meet
Squat Clean Apr 14, 2012 1 rep @ 200 lbs Squat Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk Apr 17, 2013 1 rep @ 205 lbs Olympic Lifting Meet
Bench Press Sep 02, 2011 1 rep @ 215 lbs Bench Press 1-1-1-1-1-1-1

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