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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 Nov 28, 2011 1 rep @ 415 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Jul 20, 2009 2 reps @ 315 lbs 2 times Back Squat 3-2-2-2-1-1-1-1-1
Front Squat Nov 27, 2009 1 rep @ 295 lbs Front Squat 5x1
Overhead Squat Nov 03, 2009 1 rep @ 155 lbs Overhead Squat 5x1
Thruster Aug 24, 2011 5 reps @ 205 lbs Thruster 5-5-5-5-5
Shoulder Press Sep 02, 2009 1 rep @ 190 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Aug 03, 2011 30 reps @ 95 lbs CF NWT: Farmers Carries, Ring Dips, Wall Balls, Box Jump (24 in.)s, Push Presses
Push Jerk Dec 07, 2009 1 rep @ 255 lbs Push Jerk 1-1-1-1-1
Squat Snatch Dec 19, 2011 1 rep @ 165 lbs Lifting: Clean & Jerk and Snatch
Squat Clean Apr 29, 2010 6 reps @ 245 lbs Squat Clean 6-6-6-6-6-6
Clean & Jerk Dec 19, 2011 1 rep @ 255 lbs Lifting: Clean & Jerk and Snatch
Bench Press Nov 25, 2009 1 rep @ 315 lbs Bench Press 5x1

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