Barbell Power Jerk
Performing the: A Step-by-Step Tutorial Barbell Power Jerk
- Lift the bar off the rack, taking a step back and position your feet shoulder-width apart, this is your starting position.
- Lower your body into a quarter squat, bending your knees and keeping your back straight, then explosively extend your hips, knees and ankles to drive the barbell overhead.
- As you drive the bar up, split your legs into a lunge position, one foot forward and one foot back, to help maintain balance and support the weight.
- Return to the starting position by pushing off your front foot and bringing your feet back together, while simultaneously lowering the barbell back down to your shoulders. This completes one repetition.
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