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"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 Sep 23, 2011 1 rep @ 192.5 kg Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Back Squat Feb 28, 2012 1 rep @ 156 kg 1 RM Back Squat, 1RM Deadlift
Front Squat Dec 20, 2011 1 rep @ 140 kg Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Feb 15, 2012 1 rep @ 112.5 kg Overhead Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Thruster Nov 28, 2011 1 rep @ 205 lbs CrossFit Games Regional 11.2
Shoulder Press Jan 30, 2012 1 rep @ 72.5 kg Shoulder Press 1-1-1-1-1
Push Press Jul 30, 2012 1 rep @ 95 kg Push Press 1-1-1-1-1
Split Jerk Sep 28, 2012 1 rep @ 107.5 kg Split Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Snatch Aug 17, 2012 1 rep @ 83.5 kg Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Squat Clean Aug 03, 2012 1 rep @ 112.5 kg Squat Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk Aug 03, 2012 1 rep @ 110 kg Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Feb 29, 2012 1 rep @ 107 kg Bench Press 1-1-1-1-1

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