Barbell Split Jerk
Performing the: A Step-by-Step Tutorial Barbell Split Jerk
- Push the barbell off the rack and let it rest on your collarbone or upper chest, then step back from the rack and get into a split stance with one foot forward and the other foot back.
- Bend your knees slightly and then quickly extend your legs and arms to push the barbell up, simultaneously splitting your legs so that one goes forward and the other goes backward.
- Once the barbell is overhead, adjust your feet to be parallel and directly under your hips while keeping your arms extended and the barbell steady.
- Slowly lower the barbell back to your chest or collarbone, then step forward to return the barbell to the rack, completing one rep of the Barbell Split Jerk exercise.
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