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Olympic

Jerk Dip Squat

This movement strengthens the dip portion of the jerk. Begin with the bar racked in the jerk position, with the shoulders forward to create a shelf and the bar lightly contacting the throat. The feet should be directly under the hips, with the feet turned out as is comfortable.

Intermediate

The movement

Jerk Dip Squat - Front Rack Start
1. Front Rack Start
Jerk Dip Squat - Shallow Vertical Dip
2. Shallow Vertical Dip
Jerk Dip Squat - Return To Tall Front Rack
3. Return To Tall Front Rack

About This Exercise

This movement strengthens the dip portion of the jerk. Begin with the bar racked in the jerk position, with the shoulders forward to create a shelf and the bar lightly contacting the throat. The feet should be directly under the hips, with the feet turned out as is comfortable.

1Setup

This movement strengthens the dip portion of the jerk. Begin with the bar racked in the jerk position, with the shoulders forward to create a shelf and the bar lightly contacting the throat. The feet should be directly under the hips, with the feet turned out as is comfortable.

2Execution

Keeping the torso vertical, dip by flexing the knees, allowing them to travel forward and without moving the hips to the rear. The dip should not be excessive. Return the weight to the starting position by driving forcefully though the feet.

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Muscles Worked

Front

Back

Secondary

How to programme it

Sets5
Default reps3
Rest120 sec
Movement patternSquat
Movement typeCompound

Equipment