Push Jerk - Barbell

Description

Starting Position: Stand with feet hip-width apart, gripping a barbell with hands slightly outside the shoulders with the bar resting on the upper chest.

Procedure: Slightly bend the knees while keeping the torso vertical, and immediately push the feet through the ground while pressing the hands overhead. With arms fully extended overhead and slightly bent knees, grasp the bar and stand tall. Bring the bar back toward the chest. Repeat for the prescribed repetitions.

Coaching Key: Initiate the movement with your legs; prevent pushing the weight with your arms until your hips are fully extended.

Feel it: Working the shoulders, torso, and hips.