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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 13, 2010 2 reps @ 182 kg Deadlift 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Back Squat Apr 17, 2013 2 reps @ 140 kg Back Squat 3x2 at 85% 1RM
Front Squat Oct 17, 2011 5 reps @ 113 kg Front Squat 3-3-3-3-3
Overhead Squat Mar 29, 2012 3 reps @ 95 kg Overhead Squat 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Thruster Oct 27, 2010 1 rep @ 190 lbs Thruster 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Shoulder Press Jul 24, 2010 1 rep @ 145 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press May 08, 2012 1 rep @ 85.5 kg Push Press : 5 @ 75%, 3 @ 85%, 1+ @ 95%
Push Jerk Dec 19, 2011 1 rep @ 100 kg Push Jerk 5-5-3-3-1-1-1
Snatch Dec 13, 2010 1 rep @ 75 kg Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Squat Clean Jan 16, 2012 1 rep @ 110 kg Squat Clean 5-5-3-3-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk Oct 26, 2011 1 rep @ 92 kg Clean And Jerk 5-5-3-3-3-1-1-1
Bench Press Aug 10, 2010 24 reps @ 195 lbs 2 times AdamBrown

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