Push Jerk (Exercise)

Authors

Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

Setup

• Bar in front racked position
• Grip slightly wider than shoulder width
• Elbows slightly in front

Action

• Dip knees and hips
• Extend hips/knees and press the bar OH
• Dip a second time to receive the bar

Key points

• Legs stay straight ribs stay down
• Shoulder by ears at top
• Knuckles up
• Proper pelvic position during dip

Faults

• Legs bend
• Rib flare
• Shoulder position at top
• Wrist ext
• Poor pelvic posiiton

Note

You are not shoulder pressing lots of weight just power and speed to get under bar

Treatment Principles

• Pre req:
  • Midline strength
  • Scapulothoracic control
  • OH Squat
• Benefit of this: can push more weight than push press