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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 Oct 03, 2012 1 rep @ 405 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Oct 03, 2012 1 rep @ 300 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Sep 12, 2012 7 reps @ 130 lbs Front Squat 5-5-5
Overhead Squat Aug 25, 2011 3 reps @ 145 lbs Overhead Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Thruster May 11, 2012 15 reps @ 115 lbs 5 times Thrusters, Runs
Shoulder Press Oct 03, 2012 1 rep @ 145 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Nov 17, 2011 3 reps @ 115 lbs Push Presses, Ring Dips
Push Jerk Dec 07, 2011 6 reps @ 155 lbs 5 times DT
Snatch Mar 02, 2012 10 reps @ 115 lbs CrossFit Games Open 12.2
Power Clean Sep 29, 2011 1 rep @ 175 lbs Power Clean 1-1-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk Jun 15, 2012 2 reps @ 185 lbs 8 times AMRAP 10 mins: Clean & Jerks and Rope Climbs
Bench Press Aug 08, 2012 44 reps @ 165 lbs Lynne

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