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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 10, 2013 1 rep @ 420 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Feb 15, 2013 1 rep @ 355 lbs Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Jul 30, 2012 5 reps @ 305 lbs Front Squat 5-5-5
Overhead Squat May 14, 2012 1 rep @ 195 lbs Overhead Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Thruster Jun 14, 2011 1 rep @ 185 lbs Thruster 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Shoulder Press May 07, 2012 1 rep @ 160 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Feb 05, 2013 1 rep @ 190 lbs Push Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Jerk Oct 01, 2012 1 rep @ 200 kg Outlaw Way 120925: BB Gymnastics Pt. 1
Snatch Oct 21, 2012 1 rep @ 180 lbs Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean Jan 27, 2013 1 rep @ 235 lbs Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Oct 22, 2012 1 rep @ 230 lbs Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Feb 05, 2013 1 rep @ 260 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