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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 20, 2009 1 rep @ 415 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat May 20, 2009 1 rep @ 325 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat NA No Result Yet.
Overhead Squat Jun 06, 2009 2 reps @ 205 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster Jun 08, 2009 55 reps @ 115 lbs 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 Deadlift & Thrusters
Shoulder Press May 20, 2009 1 rep @ 165 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press May 17, 2010 1 rep @ 200 lbs Push Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Jerk May 17, 2010 1 rep @ 245 lbs Push Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Snatch May 17, 2010 1 rep @ 155 lbs Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Power Clean Jun 25, 2009 3 reps @ 135 lbs 5 times The Chief
Clean & Jerk Jun 03, 2009 1 rep @ 225 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press May 17, 2010 1 rep @ 315 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