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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 08, 2012 4 reps @ 430 lbs Wendler Deadlift: Week 3
Back Squat May 17, 2012 1 rep @ 335 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Jun 26, 2012 1 rep @ 295 lbs Front Squats 1-20-1-30-1
Overhead Squat Oct 25, 2010 2 reps @ 205 lbs Overhead Squat : 3 Rep Max
Thruster May 11, 2010 1 rep @ 200 lbs Thruster : 1 Rep Max
Shoulder Press May 17, 2012 1 rep @ 175 lbs CrossFit Total
Push Press Oct 25, 2011 1 rep @ 215 lbs Push Press 5-5-3-3-1
Split Jerk Sep 12, 2010 1 rep @ 245 lbs 2 times Split Jerk 3-3-3-1-1-1-1-1-1
Snatch Oct 06, 2012 1 rep @ 205 lbs Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Squat Clean Oct 06, 2012 1 rep @ 285 lbs Squat Clean 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk Jun 04, 2012 1 rep @ 275 lbs Clean & Jerk 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Bench Press May 23, 2012 1 rep @ 260 lbs Bench Press 1-1-1-1-1

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