Leg strength, leg strength, leg strength... and great shoulder mobility and terrific overall stability. These three things are required for anyone who looks to compete in Olympic weightlifting using the Squat Jerk technique. What the Squat Jerk may remove in technical complexity (compared to the more common Split Jerk), it more than makes up for in brute strength and physical requirements.

Strength training, Olympic WeightliftingDavid SpitzJune 21, 2016CrossFit, california strength, weightlifting, training, Olympic, technique, mobility, Technique, Jerk, Squat Jerk, Overhead SquatComment