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SPLIT JERK

Spartan Standard — 300WOD helmet mark

Dip, drive, and split the feet to receive the bar overhead. The most efficient jerk variation.

MOVEMENT GUIDE

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HOW TO PERFORM

  1. 1

    Barbell in the front rack position.

  2. 2

    Dip and drive explosively.

  3. 3

    Split the feet — front foot forward, rear foot back.

  4. 4

    Receive the bar overhead with arms locked.

  5. 5

    Recover by stepping the front foot back, then the rear foot forward.

  6. 6

    Stand to full extension.

THE STANDARD

Full lockout overhead. Recover to standing with feet together to complete each rep.

COACHING CUES

Dip and driveSplit and lock outRecover to standing

COMMON MISTAKES

  • Pressing out the catch.

  • Not recovering to standing.

  • Front foot not far enough forward.

SCALING / SUBSTITUTIONS

  • Push jerk.

  • Push press.

  • Reduce load significantly.

300WOD APPLICATION

The split jerk is the pinnacle overhead movement at Spartan Standard.

300WOD STANDARDS

Foundation
Hoplite
Elite✓
Spartan✓

EQUIPMENT

BarbellRack

MUSCLES

Primary

Anterior DeltoidsTricepsQuadricepsGlutes

Secondary

Abs / CoreTrapeziusHip Flexors
Split Jerk — 300WOD Exercise Library