Barbell Push Jerk
Dip and drive the bar overhead, then re-bend the knees to catch it locked out before standing tall.
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- Muscles worked
- Front delts, Triceps, Quads
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement
- Olympic lifting
Sets and reps
- 3 to 6 sets of 1 to 3 reps at a weight you can move fast, resting 2 to 3 minutes.
- Speed and position come before load: end the set when the bar slows down or the catch gets sloppy.
General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.
Variations
The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.
Alternatives
Other exercises for the front delts, for when the barbell is taken or you want a change.
Questions
- What muscles does the Barbell Push Jerk work?
- The Barbell Push Jerk mainly works the front delts, triceps and quads.
- What equipment do you need for the Barbell Push Jerk?
- A barbell.
- How many sets and reps of the Barbell Push Jerk?
- 3 to 6 sets of 1 to 3 reps at a weight you can move fast, resting 2 to 3 minutes. Speed and position come before load: end the set when the bar slows down or the catch gets sloppy.
- What can I do instead of the Barbell Push Jerk?
- Arm Circles, Band Front Raise, Band Overhead Press and Band Shoulder Dislocates work the same main muscle.
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Coaches add the Barbell Push Jerk to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.
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