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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
Sumo Deadlift Jul 11, 2011 1 rep @ 545 lbs Sumo Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Sep 29, 2009 1 rep @ 355 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Aug 10, 2011 1 rep @ 315 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Nov 09, 2010 2 reps @ 135 lbs Overhead Squat 2-2-2-2-2
Thruster Feb 02, 2010 1 rep @ 245 lbs Thruster : 1 Rep Max
Shoulder Press Jul 07, 2011 1 rep @ 215 lbs Shoulder Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Press Jul 09, 2011 10 reps @ 135 lbs FML Superman
Push Jerk Mar 30, 2010 1 rep @ 270 lbs Push Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Snatch Jan 05, 2012 2 reps @ 155 lbs 3 times Wall Balls, Muscle-ups, Snatches
Power Clean May 18, 2010 3 reps @ 205 lbs 2 times Power Clean 3-3-3-3-3
Clean & Jerk Jan 04, 2010 1 rep @ 225 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Oct 22, 2010 2 reps @ 275 lbs Bench Press 2-2-2-2-2

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