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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 Jan 31, 2013 1 rep @ 430 lbs CrossFit Total
Back Squat Jan 31, 2013 1 rep @ 325 lbs CrossFit Total
Front Squat Jan 16, 2013 1 rep @ 265 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Dec 09, 2010 1 rep @ 200 lbs CrossFit Total II
Thruster Mar 31, 2010 3 reps @ 185 lbs Thruster 3-3-3-3-3-3-3
Shoulder Press Apr 05, 2013 1 rep @ 165 lbs Shoulder Press 1-1-1-1-1-1-1
Push Press Jul 06, 2012 1 rep @ 195 lbs 1RM Press Cluster
Push Jerk Feb 21, 2013 1 rep @ 240 lbs Push Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Snatch Nov 11, 2012 1 rep @ 185 lbs Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Squat Clean Jan 10, 2013 1 rep @ 235 lbs Squat Clean : 1 Rep Max
Clean & Jerk Jul 23, 2012 1 rep @ 235 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Sep 30, 2011 1 rep @ 235 lbs 2 times 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