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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 Dec 27, 2011 1 rep @ 455 lbs 3 times King Kong
Back Squat Feb 18, 2010 1 rep @ 425 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Jan 20, 2012 1 rep @ 330 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Apr 04, 2011 1 rep @ 253 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster May 17, 2011 1 rep @ 253 lbs Thruster 2-2-2-2-2-2-2
Shoulder Press Mar 11, 2009 1 rep @ 198 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Jul 17, 2011 1 rep @ 253 lbs Push Press : 1 Rep Max
Split Jerk May 22, 2012 1 rep @ 286 lbs Split Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Snatch Feb 24, 2012 1 rep @ 205 lbs Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Squat Clean Feb 05, 2012 1 rep @ 286 lbs Squat Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk May 22, 2012 1 rep @ 282 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Sep 16, 2008 1 rep @ 350 lbs Bench Press 1-1-1

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