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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 Jun 24, 2011 1 rep @ 365 lbs Deadlift 3-3-1-1
Back Squat Aug 03, 2012 1 rep @ 255 kg Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Feb 09, 2012 3 reps @ 200 lbs Front Squats, V-ups
Overhead Squat Oct 13, 2011 1 rep @ 135 lbs Overhead Squat 1-1-1-1-1
Thruster Dec 08, 2011 1 rep @ 145 lbs Thrusters (4)
Shoulder Press Aug 10, 2011 3 reps @ 105 lbs Shoulder Presses, Push Presses (3)
Push Press Aug 10, 2011 3 reps @ 130 lbs Shoulder Presses, Push Presses (3)
Push Jerk Jan 12, 2012 1 rep @ 170 lbs Push Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1
Snatch Sep 29, 2011 1 rep @ 95 lbs 5 times Snatch 1-1-1-1-1
Power Clean May 02, 2012 1 rep @ 175 lbs Power Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Aug 09, 2012 30 reps @ 135 lbs Grace
Bench Press May 24, 2012 1 rep @ 205 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