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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 May 20, 2010 1 rep @ 309 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Dec 21, 2009 1 rep @ 222 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Mar 01, 2010 1 rep @ 153 lbs Overhead Squat, Front Squat, Back Squat
Overhead Squat Mar 01, 2010 1 rep @ 109 lbs Overhead Squat, Front Squat, Back Squat
Thruster Apr 02, 2010 3 reps @ 114 lbs Thruster 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Shoulder Press Apr 09, 2009 1 rep @ 115 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Push Press Apr 09, 2009 3 reps @ 124 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Push Jerk Sep 14, 2009 3 reps @ 144 lbs Push Jerk 3-3-3-3-3
Snatch Mar 30, 2010 1 rep @ 101 lbs Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Squat Clean Mar 11, 2010 9 reps @ 135 lbs 4 times Squat Cleans, Handstand Push-ups, (rest)s
Clean & Jerk Sep 08, 2009 1 rep @ 143 lbs Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Jan 18, 2010 6 reps @ 119 lbs 2 times Lynne

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