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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 12, 2010 3 reps @ 405 lbs Deadlift 3-3-3-3-3
Back Squat Apr 10, 2009 1 rep @ 295 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat May 21, 2012 1 rep @ 117 kg Front Squat 5-5-3-3-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Nov 15, 2010 3 reps @ 205 lbs Overhead Squat 3-3-3-3
Thruster Feb 25, 2013 3 reps @ 96 kg Thruster 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Shoulder Press Apr 10, 2009 1 rep @ 185 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Dec 28, 2010 3 reps @ 215 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Split Jerk Apr 12, 2010 1 rep @ 257 lbs Split Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Snatch Feb 08, 2013 1 rep @ 80 kg Snatch 1-1-1-1-1
Power Clean Feb 09, 2011 1 rep @ 235 lbs 3 times Power Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk Mar 04, 2013 1 rep @ 120 kg Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Nov 15, 2010 3 reps @ 265 lbs Bench Press 3-3-3

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