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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 Nov 05, 2012 1 rep @ 385 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Sep 12, 2012 1 rep @ 315 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Feb 19, 2013 3 reps @ 235 lbs Front Squat : 3 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Sep 04, 2012 1 rep @ 155 lbs Overhead Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Thruster Mar 25, 2012 84 reps @ 100 lbs CrossFit Games Open 11.6 / 12.5
Shoulder Press Jan 29, 2013 1 rep @ 175 lbs Shoulder Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Press Jun 07, 2012 1 rep @ 185 lbs Push Press : 1 Rep Max
Split Jerk Nov 06, 2012 1 rep @ 215 lbs Split Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Squat Snatch Feb 11, 2013 1 rep @ 135 lbs Squat Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Squat Clean Aug 16, 2012 1 rep @ 215 lbs Squat Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Jun 12, 2012 15 reps @ 155 lbs 2012 Fittest of Sierra WOD #2 Back Squats, Clean & Jerks
Bench Press Aug 17, 2012 1 rep @ 225 lbs 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