Push Jerk
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Push Jerk focuses on Shoulders, with Abs, Quads, Triceps, Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Push Jerk with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a barbell racked across your shoulders, just in front of your collarbones.
- 2
Ensure your elbows are slightly forward and your grip is just outside your shoulders.
- 3
Initiate the movement by performing a shallow dip, bending your knees and hips slightly while keeping your torso upright.
- 4
Immediately reverse the dip by explosively extending your hips and knees, driving the barbell straight overhead.
- 5
As the barbell travels upwards, quickly drop into a partial squat, catching the barbell overhead with your arms fully locked out.
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Once the barbell is stable overhead, stand up fully by extending your hips and knees.
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Lower the barbell safely back to the starting rack position on your shoulders.
Secondary Muscles
While Push Jerk primarily targets Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abs, Quads, Triceps, Hamstrings . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Push Jerk, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Push Jerk, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
