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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 Mar 29, 2012 1 rep @ 265 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Mar 29, 2012 1 rep @ 195 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Jun 12, 2012 5 reps @ 115 lbs 5 times Front Squat 5-5-5-5-5
Overhead Squat Jul 10, 2012 5 reps @ 85 lbs Overhead Squat 5-5-5-5-5
Thruster Mar 22, 2012 34 reps @ 75 lbs CrossFit Games Open 11.6 / 12.5
Shoulder Press Mar 29, 2012 1 rep @ 105 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Jun 12, 2012 5 reps @ 95 lbs 5 times 5x5 Push Press
Push Jerk May 29, 2012 5 reps @ 95 lbs Pheezy
Snatch Mar 01, 2012 30 reps @ 165 lbs CrossFit Games Open 12.2
Power Clean Jun 05, 2012 1 rep @ 145 lbs Power Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk May 31, 2012 30 reps @ 105 lbs Clean & Jerk : 30 Reps for Time
Bench Press May 16, 2013 10 reps @ 107.5 lbs GSLP Bench Press

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