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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 03, 2012 1 rep @ 245 lbs Deadlift 8-8-1-1-1-6
Back Squat Mar 31, 2012 1 rep @ 180 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Apr 23, 2012 3 reps @ 190 lbs Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Overhead Squat Jan 08, 2013 1 rep @ 105 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster Apr 20, 2012 12 reps @ 115 lbs 3 times Chainsaw - Thrusters, Toes-to-Bars, Shuttle Runs
Shoulder Press Mar 31, 2012 1 rep @ 135 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Sep 27, 2012 1 rep @ 170 lbs 2 times Push Press 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Split Jerk May 02, 2012 1 rep @ 155 lbs 2 times Split Jerk 3-2-2-2-1-1-1-1
Snatch Jan 31, 2013 1 rep @ 120 lbs Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Power Clean Apr 08, 2013 1 rep @ 185 lbs Power Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Mar 28, 2013 3 reps @ 135 lbs CrossFit Games Open 13.4
Bench Press Jun 11, 2012 1 rep @ 225 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