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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 May 16, 2012 1 rep @ 455 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Dec 17, 2012 1 rep @ 355 lbs Back Squat
Front Squat Jan 09, 2013 1 rep @ 285 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Aug 24, 2012 1 rep @ 245 lbs Overhead Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Thruster May 18, 2012 1 rep @ 230 lbs Thruster : 1 Rep Max
Shoulder Press Jan 04, 2012 1 rep @ 160 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Apr 24, 2013 3 reps @ 225 lbs Push Press : 3 Rep Max
Push Jerk May 07, 2013 1 rep @ 260 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Snatch Mar 21, 2013 1 rep @ 215 lbs Snatch
Clean Jan 21, 2013 1 rep @ 280 lbs Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk May 04, 2013 1 rep @ 257 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Apr 17, 2013 1 rep @ 290 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