Push Jerk

A barbell exercise for the deltoids.

  • Shoulders
  • Barbell

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Muscles worked

MainDeltoids
AlsoQuadriceps, Triceps brachii, Trapezius

Setup

Bar from a rack at shoulder height, grip just outside the shoulders.

How to do it well

  • Dip a quarter squat, drive the bar up with the legs
  • Push yourself under the bar as it rises
  • Catch with arms locked, then stand

Common mistakes

  • Bending the arms early and pressing
  • Letting the heels rise during the dip

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.