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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 Oct 07, 2011 1 rep @ 330 lbs Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1
Back Squat Nov 12, 2012 1 rep @ 285 lbs Back Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Front Squat Jan 11, 2013 1 rep @ 250 lbs Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Mar 18, 2013 1 rep @ 170 lbs Overhead Squat : 10 @ 40%, 8 @ 50%, 6 @ 60%, 3 @ 70%, 1 @ 80%, 1 @ 90%, 1 @ 100%, 1...
Thruster Mar 18, 2013 6 reps @ 115 lbs 2 times AMRAP 6 mins: Thrusters and Ring Dips
Shoulder Press Nov 14, 2012 1 rep @ 130 lbs Shoulder Press 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Push Press Jun 12, 2013 1 rep @ 180 lbs Push Press 3-2-1-1-1-1-1
Push Jerk Dec 17, 2012 1 rep @ 195 lbs Push Jerk 3-1-1-1-1-1-1
Snatch May 29, 2013 1 rep @ 155 lbs Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Power Clean Jun 03, 2013 1 rep @ 215 lbs Power Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Jun 03, 2013 1 rep @ 205 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Jun 04, 2013 1 rep @ 210 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