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"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 May 16, 2013 1 rep @ 410 lbs Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Back Squat Feb 04, 2013 1 rep @ 365 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Apr 23, 2013 1 rep @ 295 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Mar 28, 2013 1 rep @ 205 lbs Overhead Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Thruster Mar 24, 2012 45 reps @ 100 lbs CrossFit Games Open 11.6 / 12.5
Shoulder Press Feb 04, 2013 1 rep @ 195 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Apr 09, 2013 2 reps @ 215 lbs Push Press 3-3-3-3-3
Split Jerk Feb 27, 2013 1 rep @ 245 lbs Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Snatch Mar 10, 2013 9 reps @ 165 lbs CrossFit Games Open 13.1
Clean Feb 19, 2013 1 rep @ 235 lbs CrossFit Total II
Clean & Jerk Aug 15, 2012 1 rep @ 220 lbs Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Feb 19, 2013 1 rep @ 300 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