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SPLIT JERK
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
Barbell in the front rack position.
- 2
Dip and drive explosively.
- 3
Split the feet — front foot forward, rear foot back.
- 4
Receive the bar overhead with arms locked.
- 5
Recover by stepping the front foot back, then the rear foot forward.
- 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.
RELATED EXERCISES
300WOD STANDARDS
Foundation
Hoplite
Elite✓
Spartan✓
EQUIPMENT
BarbellRack
MUSCLES
Primary
Anterior DeltoidsTricepsQuadricepsGlutes
Secondary
Abs / CoreTrapeziusHip Flexors