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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 Aug 01, 2010 1 rep @ 482 lbs Deadlift 1-1-1
Back Squat Jan 28, 2010 1 rep @ 385 lbs 2 times Back Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Front Squat Jun 15, 2010 1 rep @ 330 lbs Overhead Squats, Front Squats, Back Squats (2)
Overhead Squat Jun 15, 2010 1 rep @ 245 lbs Overhead Squats, Front Squats, Back Squats (2)
Thruster Jun 04, 2010 7 reps @ 135 lbs 7 times The Seven
Shoulder Press Oct 13, 2009 1 rep @ 170 lbs Shoulder Press 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Push Press Jun 20, 2010 20 reps @ 135 lbs 5 times Push Presses, Rope Climbs
Split Jerk Jun 11, 2010 1 rep @ 303 lbs Split Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Snatch Jan 27, 2010 1 rep @ 200 lbs Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Squat Clean Jun 19, 2010 1 rep @ 303 lbs 2 times Squat Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk Oct 04, 2009 1 rep @ 270 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Jul 05, 2010 4 reps @ 230 lbs Bench Press 5-5-5-5-5

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