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Olympic WeightliftingAdvanced

Power Jerk - Barbell

Equipment:Barbell
Type:Compound
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Quadriceps, Shoulders, Glutes

Secondary

Abdominals, Calves, Hamstrings, Triceps, Core

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Start bar front rack, feet hip-width.

  2. 2

    Dip slightly (knees).

  3. 3

    Drive legs explosively.

  4. 4

    Push bar overhead.

  5. 5

    As bar moves up, quickly move feet wider, drop into partial squat.

  6. 6

    Catch bar overhead, locked arms.

  7. 7

    Stabilize.

  8. 8

    Stand up.

  9. 9

    Lower bar. Repeat.