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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 Aug 29, 2012 1 rep @ 385 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Aug 10, 2012 1 rep @ 325 lbs Lifting: Overhead Squats, Front Squats and Back Squats
Front Squat Jan 17, 2013 1 rep @ 255 lbs Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Apr 25, 2013 1 rep @ 185 lbs Overhead Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Thruster Dec 28, 2012 1 rep @ 145 lbs Thruster 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Shoulder Press Aug 29, 2012 1 rep @ 115 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Aug 08, 2012 3 reps @ 140 lbs Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Split Jerk Jan 10, 2013 1 rep @ 185 lbs Split Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Snatch Apr 13, 2012 1 rep @ 115 lbs 3 times Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean Jan 11, 2013 1 rep @ 185 lbs Clean
Clean & Jerk Mar 18, 2013 2 reps @ 175 lbs Clean & Jerk 3-3-2-2-2-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Apr 24, 2012 3 reps @ 215 lbs Bench Press 3-3-3-3-3

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