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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 Mar 03, 2011 1 rep @ 235 lbs Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Back Squat Sep 12, 2012 1 rep @ 205 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Mar 12, 2012 1 rep @ 175 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Sep 04, 2012 1 rep @ 115 lbs Overhead Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Thruster Feb 17, 2012 1 rep @ 105 lbs Thruster : 1 Rep Max
Shoulder Press Sep 12, 2012 1 rep @ 70 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Jul 19, 2011 1 rep @ 95 lbs Push Press : 1 Rep Max
Split Jerk Jul 27, 2012 1 rep @ 120 lbs Split Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Snatch Oct 26, 2011 1 rep @ 75 lbs 3 times Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Squat Clean Mar 14, 2013 1 rep @ 110 lbs Squat Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Feb 16, 2013 1 rep @ 105 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Nov 01, 2011 1 rep @ 100 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