Squat Jerk

A 200-characters-or-less explanation of the exercise.

Instructions

• Begin with the barbell on your shoulders, feet shoulder-width apart.
• Dip slightly at the knees while keeping your torso upright.
• Drive the bar upward explosively while simultaneously jumping into a squat position.
• Catch the bar overhead by fully extending the arms in the squat position.
• Stand up to complete the movement.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Failing to fully extend the arms, resulting in a press rather than a jerk.
• Not getting low enough into the squat position quickly enough to catch the bar overhead.
• Losing balance due to improper foot positioning or bar placement on the shoulders.

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