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"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 Sep 21, 2011 1 rep @ 465 lbs Deadlift : 1 Rep Max
Back Squat Sep 19, 2011 1 rep @ 350 lbs Back Squat : 1 Rep Max
Front Squat Oct 04, 2011 1 rep @ 315 lbs Front Squat : 1 Rep Max
Overhead Squat Aug 01, 2011 1 rep @ 225 lbs Overhead Squat : 1 Rep Max
Thruster Jul 01, 2010 1 rep @ 175 lbs Thruster : 1 Rep Max
Shoulder Press Sep 15, 2010 1 rep @ 160 lbs Shoulder Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Press Aug 05, 2011 1 rep @ 245 lbs Push Press : 1 Rep Max
Push Jerk Aug 16, 2011 1 rep @ 245 lbs Push Jerk 1
Snatch Mar 22, 2010 1 rep @ 155 lbs Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Squat Clean Feb 02, 2011 3 reps @ 185 lbs 5 times Mountain Athlete Week 4 Day 3: 3x Squat Cleans (go Heavy), Hip Swivel
Clean & Jerk Dec 20, 2010 1 rep @ 185 lbs Clean & Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Bench Press Aug 31, 2011 1 rep @ 255 lbs Bench Press 10-8-6

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