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Olympic WeightliftingAdvanced

Jerk Balance - Barbell

Equipment:Barbell
Type:Compound
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Shoulders, Quadriceps

Secondary

Glutes, Hamstrings, Triceps, Core

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Start bar in front rack, feet hip-width.

  2. 2

    Dip slightly (knees).

  3. 3

    Drive legs up.

  4. 4

    As bar moves up, simultaneously push bar overhead AND step rear foot back into split stance.

  5. 5

    Front foot stays planted initially, then may slide slightly forward.

  6. 6

    Catch bar overhead with locked arms in stable split.

  7. 7

    Recover feet together.

  8. 8

    Focus on coordination/balance under bar.