Squat Jerk

Exercise Details

Body Part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Barbell

Target Muscle

Quads

1

Start with the barbell resting on your shoulders, with your feet shoulder-width apart.

2

Lower your body into a squat position, keeping your chest up and your knees tracking over your toes.

3

As you reach the bottom of the squat, explosively drive through your legs and push the barbell overhead.

4

As the barbell reaches its peak, quickly drop into a split position, with one foot forward and one foot back.

5

Catch the barbell overhead with your arms fully extended and your back knee slightly touching the ground.

6

Stand up from the split position, bringing your feet back together.

7

Lower the barbell back to your shoulders and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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