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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 26, 2009 1 rep @ 425 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Jul 06, 2009 1 rep @ 335 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat May 11, 2009 3 reps @ 240 lbs Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Overhead Squat Aug 31, 2009 1 rep @ 185 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster Jun 04, 2009 1 rep @ 185 lbs Thruster : 1 Rep Max
Shoulder Press Jul 06, 2009 1 rep @ 160 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Aug 07, 2011 15 reps @ 115 lbs Tough Mudder
Push Jerk May 13, 2009 1 rep @ 215 lbs Push Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Power Snatch Aug 31, 2010 5 reps @ 125 lbs 2 times Power Snatch 5-5-5-5-5
Power Clean May 19, 2009 1 rep @ 235 lbs Power Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk Aug 03, 2009 1 rep @ 205 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Apr 30, 2011 4 reps @ 215 lbs Bench Press 5-5-5-5-5

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