Split Jerk
Split Jerk
Body Position:
- Barbell lying on chest with elbows horizontal to floor facing forward
- With the bar on chest lean butt back a little
- Now, explosively extend your hips forward, pushing the barbell upwards and dropping your body underneath it, catching the bar in a lunge position - the front shin vertical to the floor with the front foot flat on the floor, the rear knee is slightly bent with the rear foot positioned on the toes
- The bar should be positioned directly over the ears at arms length with the back straight
- Push up with both legs
- Position feet side by side by bringing the front foot back part way and then the rear foot forward
Pre-Requisite Exercises
Targeted Muscles
- Quadriceps
- Hamstring
- Gluteals
- Calves
Stance & Grip
- Neutral stance, feet are parallel and shoulder-width apart
- Arms grabbing barbell outside shoulders, palms facing down
RECOMMENDED LINKS
- http://www.fit-2-hit.com - Blog on Athletic Conditioning & Health
- http://www.conditioning-coach.com - Tennis & Conditioning Coach
Common Errors:
Lunge position where knees extend over toes when catching barbell.
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