The bar on the front of the shoulders: a short dip, an explosive drive, and the body drops into a quarter squat to catch it on locked arms. It lifts about 95% of a split jerk against 87% for the push press, and comes between them in the NSCA's jerk progression.
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Overhead press and jerk family
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The bar on the front of the shoulders: a short dip, an explosive drive, and the body drops into a quarter squat to catch it on locked arms. It lifts about 95% of a split jerk against 87% for the push press, and comes between them in the NSCA's jerk progression.
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No universal dose is assigned. Choose a manageable amount for your current capacity, leave room for controlled repetitions, and allow recovery. A clinician’s individual plan takes priority.
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