"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 06, 2013	1 rep @ 445 lbs	Deadlift 5-4-3-2-1, rest 2 mins
Back Squat	Oct 22, 2011	1 rep @ 335 lbs	CrossFit Total
Front Squat	May 03, 2013	1 rep @ 275 lbs	Front Squat , rest 2 mins
Overhead Squat	Jan 12, 2012	1 rep @ 225 lbs	Overhead Squats 5-4-3-2-1-1 (2min rest)
Thruster	Aug 31, 2011	1 rep @ 205 lbs	Thruster : 1 Rep Max
Shoulder Press	Oct 24, 2011	1 rep @ 185 lbs	Shoulder Press 1-1-1-1-1
Push Press	Mar 07, 2012	1 rep @ 225 lbs	Push Press 3-3-2-2-1-1
Push Jerk	Sep 06, 2011	1 rep @ 225 lbs	Push Jerk : 1 Rep Max
Power Snatch	Aug 17, 2011	1 rep @ 155 lbs	Power Snatch : 1 Rep Max
Power Clean	Jan 13, 2012	1 rep @ 225 lbs	Power Clean 2-2-1-1-1
Clean & Jerk	Oct 04, 2011	1 rep @ 225 lbs	Clean & Jerk 1-1-1
Bench Press	Jan 09, 2012	1 rep @ 250 lbs	Bench Presses, Double Unders (Unbroken)s

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