Posts tagged Squat Jerk

Some Jerk Talking: Dave Spitz Breaks Down The Jerk

Everyone can Snatch, everyone can Clean but only champions can Jerk. - Ivan Abadjiev

Looking for a sure fire way to determine which Jerk variation is right for you? In this week's Technique Talk, we break down the similarities and differences between the Split, Power and Squat Jerk variations in an all out assault on demystifying one of the most technical movements in Olympic weightlifting.

Olympic Weightlifting, Strength trainingDavid SpitzAugust 10, 2017Jerk, Split Jerk, Power Jerk, Squat Jerk, Olympic weightlifting, Weightlifting, Cal StrengthComment

The Squat Jerk: What does it take?

Leg strength, leg strength, leg strength... and great shoulder mobility and terrific overall stability. These three things are required for anyone who looks to compete in Olympic weightlifting using the Squat Jerk technique. What the Squat Jerk may remove in technical complexity (compared to the more common Split Jerk), it more than makes up for in brute strength and physical requirements.

Strength training, Olympic WeightliftingDavid SpitzJune 21, 2016CrossFit, california strength, weightlifting, training, Olympic, technique, mobility, Technique, Jerk, Squat Jerk, Overhead SquatComment