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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 Apr 11, 2012 1 rep @ 425 lbs Deadlift 5-3-1-1-1
Back Squat Nov 02, 2012 1 rep @ 365 lbs Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Sep 17, 2012 1 rep @ 300 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Oct 19, 2012 50 reps @ 95 lbs Knees-to-elbows, Overhead Squats, Double Unders
Thruster Oct 08, 2012 1 rep @ 225 lbs Thruster : 1 Rep Max
Shoulder Press Jan 02, 2012 1 rep @ 185 lbs Shoulder Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Press Oct 24, 2011 1 rep @ 245 lbs Push Press 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Split Jerk Oct 15, 2012 1 rep @ 273 lbs Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Power Snatch Feb 06, 2012 1 rep @ 180 lbs Power Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Power Clean Jan 08, 2012 1 rep @ 245 lbs Power Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk Sep 21, 2012 1 rep @ 255 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Nov 24, 2011 5 reps @ 225 lbs Bench Press 5-5-5-5-5

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