Push Jerk

Push Jerk How To

Why do it?

Push Jerk allows you to lift more than a Push Press as you lower your body as you press instead of keeping straight, reducing the effort from the shoulders.

Form Check

Above parallel Legs finish
Back To Push Jerk Standards

Instructions

  1. Begin with the barbell on a rack at shoulder height
  2. Lift the barbell off the rack onto your shoulders with your hands under the bar
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  1. Spring down until there is a bend in your legs
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  1. Recoil back up from the hips
  2. Push with your shoulders to fully extend the arms
  3. Bend the knees to decrease the press distance
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  1. Straighten your arms and stop bending the knees
  2. Stand up with the bar above your head
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  1. Lower the bar to neck height and repeat
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