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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 12, 2012 2 reps @ 375 lbs Deadlift 2-2-2-2-2-2
Back Squat Aug 24, 2012 3 reps @ 285 lbs Back Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Front Squat Aug 09, 2012 1 rep @ 255 lbs 2 times Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Dec 13, 2011 3 reps @ 195 lbs Overhead Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Thruster Jan 17, 2012 6 reps @ 135 lbs 5 times 5 RFT: Thrusters, Push Up (Rings)s and 200 m
Shoulder Press Jul 13, 2011 3 reps @ 145 lbs Shoulder Press 3-3-3-3-3
Push Press Aug 27, 2012 3 reps @ 215 lbs Push Press 3-3-3-3-3
Split Jerk Jun 15, 2011 1 rep @ 205 lbs 3 times Split Jerk 3-2-2-2-1-1-1-1
Snatch Jun 04, 2012 1 rep @ 135 lbs 2 times Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Power Clean Feb 11, 2013 1 rep @ 235 lbs Power Clean 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2
Clean & Jerk Oct 11, 2011 1 rep @ 155 lbs Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Nov 28, 2012 3 reps @ 275 lbs Bench Press 3-3-3-3-3

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