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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 Oct 14, 2012 1 rep @ 475 lbs Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Back Squat Oct 11, 2012 1 rep @ 445 lbs Barbell Club Total Version 2.0
Front Squat Jan 22, 2013 1 rep @ 365 lbs Front Squat 1-1-1-1-1
Overhead Squat Mar 06, 2013 1 rep @ 225 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster May 14, 2012 15 reps @ 75 lbs 2 times Burpees, Power Snatches, Box Jump (24 in.)s, Thrusters, Pull-up (chest-to-bar)s
Shoulder Press Oct 23, 2012 1 rep @ 185 lbs Shoulder Press 3-3-3-3-3
Push Press Jan 17, 2013 1 rep @ 255 lbs Push Press 1-1-1
Push Jerk Apr 22, 2013 1 rep @ 315 lbs Split Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Snatch Jan 22, 2013 1 rep @ 90 kg Snatch 1-1-1-1-1
Squat Clean Mar 19, 2013 1 rep @ 128 kg Squat Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Jan 24, 2013 1 rep @ 125 kg Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Oct 11, 2012 1 rep @ 290 lbs Barbell Club Total Version 2.0

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