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Push Jerk

Hand Position: Grip the barbell (BB) shoulder width or just outside of shoulder width, racking it atop your shoulder with your elbows parallel to the ground.

Foot Position:
Hip width, toes pointed forward or slightly outward.

Start Position: Begin to push your hips back, keeping the weight through your heels (roughly dipping into a ¼ squat).

End Position: After getting into your ¼ squat, begin to use your hips to explosively drive the bar straight up. As the bar passes your head, punch your head through the bar while simultaneously dropping under the bar by pushing your hips back so the end position will be with the bar directly overhead and in line with your ears. You should end in roughly a ¼ squat.