Instructions
Preparation
- Position barbell on back of shoulders from rack or clean
barbell from floor with overhand grip and push
press bar to back of shoulders.
Execution (Jerk)
- Inhale with torso tight. Keeping pressure on heels, dip body
by bending knees and ankles slightly. Explosively drive upward
with legs, driving barbell up off back of shoulders. Drop body
downward and split one foot forward and other backward as fast
as possible while vigorously extending arms overhead.
- The split position places front shin vertical to floor with
front foot flat on floor. The rear knee is slightly bent with
rear foot positioned on toes. The bar should be positioned directly
over ears at arms length with back straight.
- Push up with both legs. Position feet side by side by bringing
front foot back part way and then rear foot forward. Return to
back of shoulders and repeat.
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Classification
Force (Articulation)
Dynamic
- Hip
- Knee
- Ankle
- Shoulder
- Scapula & Clavicle
- Elbow
Comments
- The barbell is driven from back of shoulders to arms length
overhead. The lift is complete when feet are in line and bar
is under control. Also see movement in Slow
Motion.
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