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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 Apr 24, 2013 1 rep @ 355 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Aug 13, 2012 1 rep @ 245 lbs Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Mar 04, 2013 2 reps @ 215 lbs Front Squat : 2 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Oct 19, 2012 1 rep @ 115 lbs 2 times Overhead Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Thruster Apr 26, 2013 1 rep @ 155 lbs Thruster : 1 Rep Max
Shoulder Press Mar 19, 2012 1 rep @ 125 lbs Shoulder Press 2-2-2-2-2
Push Press May 07, 2013 3 reps @ 145 lbs Push Press : 3 Rep Max
Push Jerk Feb 17, 2012 1 rep @ 145 lbs Push Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Power Snatch Aug 14, 2012 2 reps @ 115 lbs Power Snatch 2-2-2-2-2
Clean Dec 14, 2012 1 rep @ 295 lbs Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Jul 30, 2012 10 reps @ 125 lbs Clean & Jerk 5-3-2-1-1
Bench Press Oct 25, 2012 1 rep @ 215 lbs Bench Press : 1 Rep Max

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