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Chase Lindley | June 15, 2023

Not to be outdone by Steve Martin's version, the jerk we're referring to is the second part of the weightlifting event known as the Clean and Jerk. First contested at the Athens Olympics in 1896, it involves propelling a loaded barbell from the shoulders to an overhead position swiftly and dynamically. Though the squat jerk and power jerk versions exist, this video will focus on the most common version, the split jerk. Chase Lindley goes over foot position, recovery, and how to put them all together in an easy progression.


Steve Ross, SSC | January 05, 2023

Starting Strength Coach Steve Ross explains how to use your lats more effectively and their role in the deadlift. 


Phil Meggers, SSC | July 14, 2022

Starting Strength Coach Phil Meggers demonstrates a helpful stretch for you to get a better front rack position for the clean. 


Steve Ross, SSC | May 05, 2022

Starting Strength Coach Steve Ross goes over some different cues to help you set your back during a deadlift. 


Mark Rippetoe | April 14, 2022

Mark Rippetoe describes when the front squat should be added in programming to help with the clean and discusses the power clean vs the squat clean. Recorded at the Starting Strength Olympic Lifting Camp held at Starting Strength Denver in September 2021.




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