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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 Apr 26, 2013 1 rep @ 505 lbs Deadlift 1
Back Squat Apr 23, 2013 1 rep @ 365 lbs Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Jul 09, 2012 1 rep @ 305 lbs Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Aug 21, 2012 4 reps @ 185 lbs Overhead Squat 5-5-5
Thruster Jun 01, 2011 1 rep @ 215 lbs Thruster 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Shoulder Press Apr 17, 2012 1 rep @ 165 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Mar 26, 2012 5 reps @ 195 lbs Push Press 3-3-3
Push Jerk Mar 26, 2012 1 rep @ 245 lbs Push Jerk 1-1-1
Power Snatch May 26, 2012 1 rep @ 175 lbs Power Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Power Clean Jan 11, 2013 1 rep @ 235 lbs Power Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Mar 05, 2012 1 rep @ 235 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Feb 04, 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