Push Jerk (Exercise)

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Affiliations

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

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

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