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Olympic WeightliftingAdvanced

Split Jerk - Barbell

Equipment:Barbell
Type:Compound
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Quadriceps, Shoulders, Glutes

Secondary

Hamstrings, Triceps, Calves, 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 split legs (one fwd, one back).

  6. 6

    Catch bar locked out overhead in stable split.

  7. 7

    Recover feet together.

  8. 8

    Lower bar. Repeat.