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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 Jan 11, 2012 1 rep @ 445 kg Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Jul 26, 2011 1 rep @ 370 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Oct 01, 2012 1 rep @ 335 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Jan 10, 2012 1 rep @ 165 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster Aug 04, 2011 4 reps @ 195 lbs Thrusters, Pull-up (strict)s
Shoulder Press Jul 26, 2011 1 rep @ 190 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Jul 05, 2011 7 reps @ 135 lbs 2 times The Bear
Push Jerk Apr 08, 2011 1 rep @ 165 lbs 16 times CrossFit Games Open 11.3
Snatch May 28, 2012 1 rep @ 160 lbs Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Clean Mar 18, 2012 1 rep @ 225 lbs Steve Butchers 2 Hour Oly Class - Focus On Cleans
Clean & Jerk May 28, 2012 1 rep @ 225 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Sep 15, 2011 3 reps @ 235 lbs Bench Press 5-5-5

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