7 sets, each for load:
1 push jerk + 1 split jerk
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Stimulus and Strategy:
Today’s workout is a heavy day. Remember that heavy is relative to each person. Both the push jerk and the split jerk are technical lifts, so the loading today will be dictated by your proficiency with these movements. For each set, the barbell can be taken out of a rack. These are meant to be completed without putting the bar down between lifts. After the push jerk, lower the barbell to the shoulders and then perform the split jerk before putting the barbell down or reracking. Advanced athletes should increase the load across as many sets as possible. Athletes who are unfamiliar with the movements should focus on technique before increasing the weight.
Scaling:
To reduce the complexity of the push jerk, perform a push press or a shoulder press. For the split jerk, perform a push jerk. The complexity for both movements can be reduced by putting the barbell in the back-rack position. However, be sure to practice how to safely return the bar to the back-rack position. Doing this eliminates the need to pull the chin out of the way and starts the barbell at the center of the body.
In case of injury or limitation, perform a single-arm dumbbell push jerk or split jerk.
Intermediate option:
Same as Rx’d.
Beginner option:
7 sets, each for quality and load:
2 push presses + 1 push jerk
Coaching cues:
When in the split position, you want your feet about as wide as your squat stance. The distance between your feet should be no greater than a lunge. Put this length and width together, and you will have a stable receiving position.
Resources:
The Push Jerk
The Split Jerk
The Push Press
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