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"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 20, 2012 1 rep @ 375 lbs Deadlift 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Back Squat Oct 15, 2012 1 rep @ 305 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat May 01, 2012 1 rep @ 255 lbs Front Squat 5-3-3-1-1
Overhead Squat Dec 11, 2012 1 rep @ 245 lbs CrossFit Total II
Thruster Jan 07, 2013 1 rep @ 235 lbs Thruster : 1 Rep Max
Shoulder Press Aug 24, 2011 1 rep @ 200 lbs Shoulder Press 2-2-2-1-1-1
Push Press Sep 02, 2011 2 reps @ 235 lbs Push Press 3-3-2-2-1-1
Push Jerk Jan 31, 2013 1 rep @ 265 lbs Push Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Snatch Aug 27, 2012 1 rep @ 190 lbs Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean Apr 26, 2012 1 rep @ 245 lbs CrossFit Total II
Clean & Jerk Apr 18, 2012 1 rep @ 235 lbs 2 times Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press Dec 11, 2012 1 rep @ 270 lbs CrossFit Total II

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