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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 Feb 11, 2012 1 rep @ 495 lbs Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Back Squat Feb 19, 2012 1 rep @ 475 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Nov 09, 2010 1 rep @ 365 lbs Lifting: Overhead Squats, Front Squats and Back Squats
Overhead Squat Jul 05, 2012 1 rep @ 315 lbs Overhead Squat 5-3-3-3-1-1-1-1-1
Thruster Nov 15, 2011 1 rep @ 245 lbs Thruster 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Shoulder Press Aug 30, 2011 1 rep @ 215 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Nov 22, 2010 3 reps @ 245 lbs Push Press 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Split Jerk Jan 08, 2013 1 rep @ 305 lbs Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Snatch Feb 21, 2013 1 rep @ 255 lbs Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Squat Clean May 15, 2012 1 rep @ 305 lbs Squat Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk Apr 10, 2012 1 rep @ 295 lbs Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Dec 04, 2010 1 rep @ 335 lbs CrossFit Total II

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