Clean and Jerk: how to do it and form tips

The premier Olympic weightlifting movement combining a power clean with an overhead jerk, developing explosive full-body power, coordination, and timing unlike any other exercise.

Form tips

  1. Master the power clean and overhead press independently before attempting to combine them.
  2. The jerk involves a sharp dip-and-drive with the legs followed by dropping under the bar into a split or squat stance.
  3. Work with a qualified coach before loading this movement — technique matters far more than weight here.
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