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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 Aug 20, 2012 5 reps @ 439 lbs Deadlift 5-5-5-5-5
Back Squat Jun 08, 2012 1 rep @ 405 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Jun 06, 2012 2 reps @ 315 lbs Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Overhead Squat Jan 30, 2012 1 rep @ 165 lbs CrossFit Total II
Thruster May 16, 2012 1 rep @ 215 lbs Thruster 3-3-3-1-1-1
Shoulder Press Dec 28, 2011 1 rep @ 170 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Mar 21, 2012 1 rep @ 225 lbs Push Press 3-3-3-3-3
Split Jerk Jun 12, 2012 1 rep @ 275 lbs Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Snatch Dec 09, 2011 1 rep @ 165 lbs Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean Jan 30, 2012 1 rep @ 245 lbs CrossFit Total II
Clean & Jerk Jul 30, 2012 1 rep @ 275 lbs Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Jan 30, 2012 1 rep @ 215 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