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Barbell Split Jerk

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Animated demonstration of the Barbell Split Jerk

How to do the Barbell Split Jerk

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the barbell at shoulder height with an overhand grip.
  2. 2Dip your body slightly by bending your knees and hips.
  3. 3Explosively extend your hips and knees to drive the barbell overhead while simultaneously splitting your legs into a lunge position.
  4. 4Catch the barbell overhead with your arms fully extended and your front knee bent at a 90-degree angle.
  5. 5Stand up by bringing your back foot forward and then your front foot back to meet it, keeping the barbell overhead.
  6. 6Lower the barbell back to shoulder height to complete the movement.

Muscle group

Olympic

Type

Weights or Machine

Equipment

Barbell

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