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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 27, 2011 1 rep @ 455 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Aug 15, 2012 1 rep @ 340 lbs Back Squat 5-4-3-2-1-1-1
Front Squat Oct 23, 2012 1 rep @ 320 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Aug 17, 2012 1 rep @ 235 lbs Overhead Squat 3-3-2-2-1-1-1
Thruster Jul 03, 2012 1 rep @ 205 lbs Thruster 3-3-2-2-1-1
Shoulder Press Oct 27, 2011 1 rep @ 165 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Aug 21, 2012 1 rep @ 255 lbs Push Press 2-2-2-1-1
Split Jerk Feb 09, 2012 1 rep @ 255 lbs Split Jerk 3-3-3-2-2-1
Snatch Oct 23, 2012 1 rep @ 200 lbs Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Power Clean Jun 12, 2012 1 rep @ 245 lbs Power Clean 5-5-3-3-1-1
Squat Clean & Jerk Sep 28, 2012 1 rep @ 235 lbs in 10 mins Squat Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Sep 07, 2012 1 rep @ 255 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