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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 17, 2012 1 rep @ 455 lbs Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Back Squat Mar 29, 2011 1 rep @ 265 lbs Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Dec 11, 2011 1 rep @ 225 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Apr 26, 2011 1 rep @ 215 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster Apr 01, 2012 2 reps @ 185 lbs Thruster 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Shoulder Press Apr 09, 2010 1 rep @ 195 lbs Shoulder Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Press Feb 02, 2013 1 rep @ 225 lbs Push Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Jerk May 26, 2013 1 rep @ 245 lbs Push Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Snatch May 08, 2012 1 rep @ 185 lbs CrossFit Games Regional 12.5
Power Clean Apr 10, 2012 1 rep @ 235 lbs Power Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Apr 10, 2012 1 rep @ 225 lbs 2 times Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Jul 09, 2011 1 rep @ 300 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