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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 Dec 29, 2011 1 rep @ 405 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Dec 20, 2012 1 rep @ 350 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Feb 26, 2013 1 rep @ 310 lbs Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Sep 11, 2011 1 rep @ 245 lbs Overhead Squat 5-4-3-2-1
Thruster Apr 06, 2012 3 reps @ 205 lbs Thruster 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Shoulder Press Sep 07, 2012 1 rep @ 165 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Oct 02, 2011 1 rep @ 205 lbs Push Press 5-4-3-2-1
Split Jerk Sep 18, 2011 1 rep @ 225 lbs Split Jerk 5-4-3-2-1
Snatch Apr 17, 2012 1 rep @ 205 lbs Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Clean Jul 18, 2012 1 rep @ 275 lbs in 30 secs "Death By" - Clean : 245 lbs + 10 lbs / 30 secs
Clean & Jerk Apr 16, 2012 1 rep @ 255 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Sep 10, 2012 1 rep @ 230 lbs Bench Press 5-4-3-2-1

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