Profile Photo

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 27, 2010 1 rep @ 447 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Dec 12, 2009 1 rep @ 295 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Sep 21, 2010 1 rep @ 245 lbs Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Dec 08, 2009 20 reps @ 275 lbs Lumberjack 20
Thruster Oct 07, 2009 1 rep @ 202 lbs Thruster 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Shoulder Press Oct 13, 2009 1 rep @ 170 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Jun 08, 2010 2 reps @ 195 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Push Jerk Mar 24, 2010 1 rep @ 225 lbs Push Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Squat Snatch Apr 26, 2011 1 rep @ 175 lbs Lifting: Clean & Jerk and Snatch
Power Clean Feb 09, 2011 1 rep @ 215 lbs Power Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk Apr 18, 2011 1 rep @ 225 lbs Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Nov 15, 2010 3 reps @ 245 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