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PUSH JERK
Dip, drive, and re-bend the knees to receive the bar overhead. More load than the push press.
MOVEMENT GUIDE
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HOW TO PERFORM
- 1
Barbell in the front rack position.
- 2
Dip and drive explosively.
- 3
Re-bend the knees to drop under the bar.
- 4
Receive the bar overhead with arms locked.
- 5
Stand to full extension.
THE STANDARD
Full lockout overhead. Stand to full extension to complete each rep.
COACHING CUES
Dip and driveRe-bend to receiveLock out overhead
COMMON MISTAKES
Not re-bending the knees to receive.
Pressing out the catch.
SCALING / SUBSTITUTIONS
Push press.
Reduce load.
300WOD APPLICATION
The push jerk appears at Elite and Spartan Standards.
RELATED EXERCISES
300WOD STANDARDS
Foundation
Hoplite✓
Elite✓
Spartan✓
EQUIPMENT
BarbellRack
MUSCLES
Primary
Anterior DeltoidsTricepsQuadricepsGlutes
Secondary
Abs / CoreTrapezius