MOVEMENT DEMOS | Push Jerk
One of our three Olympic Lifts, the Jerk is the most efficient way to get a weight from our shoulders to over our head. There are two types of Jerks: Push Jerk (above) and Split Jerk . Make sure you read the scaling and saftey tips below!
Safety Tip: If you do not have a quality overhead position, be careful performing high volume reps or weight of this movement. An easy test is to perform Wall Extensions: if you struggle to keep your hands in contact with the wall, you are a prime candidate for scaling this movements. Read below for scaling and mobility suggestions.
Scaling/Substitution Suggestions:
First and foremost, use lighter weight and work on finding better position
For some, the Split Jerk allows for that extra few inches to receive the bar in a quality position
Mobility Suggestions:
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