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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Shoulders

Equipment Required

Barbell

Experience Level

Advanced

Force Type

Pull

Secondary Muscles

Glutes, Quads, Hamstrings, Trapezius

Exercise Description

The clean and jerk builds explosive power and full-body strength. It hits every major muscle group while improving coordination and athletic performance.

How To

1. Start with feet hip-width apart, barbell over mid-foot with overhand grip 2. Pull the bar explosively from floor to shoulder height, dropping under to catch it on your shoulders in front squat position 3. Stand up from the front squat position with the clean and jerk barbell resting on your shoulders 4. Dip slightly then drive the bar overhead while splitting your legs forward and back 5. Stand with feet together, holding the bar overhead to complete the clean and jerk movement

Form Tips

• Keep the bar close to your body throughout the entire clean and jerk movement • Use your hips and legs to generate power, not just your arms • Master the clean and jerk timing - the catch positions require practice and mobility • Keep your core tight and chest up during both the clean and jerk phases

Common Mistakes

• Swinging the bar away from your body instead of keeping it close during the clean and jerk • Using only arm strength instead of explosive hip drive • Rushing the clean and jerk movement without proper timing between the clean and jerk phases

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