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The Push Jerk, continued
MOVIE
THE PUSH JERK
The push jerk builds on both the shoulder press and push press. The set-up, bar path and spinal and overhead positions are the same, as are the dip and drive. Unique to the push jerk is the press under the bar. After extension of the hip, the athlete presses against the bar and receives the lift in a partial overhead squat before standing to finish the lift.
1. SET-UP • Hip-width stance. • Elbows slightly in front of the bar.
• Hands just outside shoulders. • Full grip on the bar. • Bar rests on torso.
2. EXECUTION • Bar rests on torso. • Torso remains vertical as hips and knees flex in the dip.
3. FINISH • Heels stay down until hips and knees extend. • Hips and knees extend rapidly, then arms press to drive under the bar.
• Complete at full hip, knee, and arm extension.
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