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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 Jul 25, 2011 1 rep @ 260 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Mar 04, 2013 1 rep @ 225 lbs Back Squat 5-3-1-1-1
Front Squat Oct 19, 2011 1 rep @ 185 lbs Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Jul 12, 2011 1 rep @ 160 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster May 10, 2013 1 rep @ 140 lbs Thruster 5-3-1-1-1
Shoulder Press Apr 11, 2013 1 rep @ 100 lbs Shoulder Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Press Aug 18, 2010 1 rep @ 135 lbs Push Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Jerk Feb 11, 2013 6 reps @ 135 lbs 4 times 4 RFT: Overhead Walking Lunges, Squat Cleans and Push Jerks
Power Snatch Mar 18, 2013 1 rep @ 110 lbs Power Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Power Clean Apr 10, 2013 55 reps @ 155 lbs Power Cleans, Pull-ups, Push-ups, Air Squats
Clean & Jerk Aug 09, 2011 1 rep @ 135 lbs Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Jun 21, 2009 10 reps @ 135 lbs 2 times AMRAP 20 mins: Handstand Push Ups, Bench Press, Push Press and Ring Dips

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