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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 Jul 26, 2010 1 rep @ 180 kg CrossFit Total
Back Squat Jul 26, 2010 1 rep @ 125 kg CrossFit Total
Front Squat Mar 09, 2013 2 reps @ 107.5 kg Front Squat 5-3-1
Overhead Squat Feb 03, 2011 1 rep @ 75 kg Overhead Squat 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Thruster Mar 30, 2011 3 reps @ 65 kg 4 times Thruster 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Shoulder Press Feb 20, 2012 1 rep @ 65 kg Lifting: Shoulder Press, Push Press and Push Jerks
Push Press Oct 17, 2012 3 reps @ 70 kg 4 times Push Press 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Split Jerk Nov 02, 2012 1 rep @ 85 kg Split Jerk 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2
Snatch Mar 13, 2013 30 reps @ 135 lbs CrossFit Games Open 13.1
Power Clean Aug 01, 2012 1 rep @ 225 lbs 30 times Holleyman
Clean & Jerk Apr 11, 2012 30 reps @ 135 lbs Squat Clean & Jerk : 30 Reps for Time
Bench Press Dec 06, 2010 1 rep @ 90 kg 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