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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 Sep 28, 2011 1 rep @ 350 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Aug 17, 2009 1 rep @ 275 lbs Back Squat 5-3-3-1-1-1-1
Front Squat May 17, 2013 1 rep @ 220 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Jun 20, 2011 1 rep @ 205 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster Apr 30, 2013 1 rep @ 200 lbs Thruster : 1 Rep Max
Shoulder Press Oct 08, 2010 1 rep @ 155 lbs Shoulder Press 3-3-3-3
Push Press Jun 15, 2010 3 reps @ 185 lbs Push Press 3-3-3
Push Jerk Jun 11, 2013 1 rep @ 215 lbs Push Jerk 1-1-1-1-1
Snatch Oct 23, 2009 1 rep @ 165 lbs Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Power Clean Sep 30, 2011 1 rep @ 235 lbs Power Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Jan 04, 2010 1 rep @ 210 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Jul 16, 2010 1 rep @ 225 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