The split jerk trains leg drive, timing, and overhead strength in a powerful motion.
Instructions
- Start with the bar racked on your shoulders and feet under your hips.
- Dip slightly by bending your knees, then drive upward forcefully through your legs.
- As the bar leaves your shoulders, split your legs—one forward, one back—and catch the bar overhead with arms locked out.
- Stabilize, then bring your feet back together to finish the lift.
Related Muscle Groups
- Quads
See exercises for Quads · Learn about the Quads - Glutes (secondary)
See exercises for Glutes · Learn about the Glutes - Hamstrings (secondary)
See exercises for Hamstrings · Learn about the Hamstrings - Shoulders (secondary)
See exercises for Shoulders · Learn about the Shoulders - Triceps (secondary)
See exercises for Triceps · Learn about the Triceps