PVC Jerk Press
A technique-focused drill using a PVC pipe to practice the mechanics of the jerk phase in Olympic lifting without heavy load. It targets shoulder stability and refines the timing of the dip, drive, and catch positions.
Since this is a skill-based movement, the AI focuses on your perceived exertion and session duration rather than load to gauge neuromuscular readiness. If your HRV indicates low recovery or you have reported shoulder fatigue, the app prescribes this low-impact drill to maintain motor patterns without adding systemic stress. It also tracks your consistency with technical work to optimize your progression toward weighted Olympic lifts.
Form Cues
- Keep your torso vertical during the dip
- Drive explosively through your heels
- Punch the ceiling to lock out elbows
- Drop your hips rapidly as you press
- Don't let your chest lean forward
- Don't press with your arms before legs extend
- Don't land with soft or bent elbows
- Don't hyperextend your lower back
Common Mistakes
- Pressing out slowly
- Leaning forward in the dip
- Initiating arm press too early
- Landing with bent elbows
Muscles Worked
This exercise primarily targets the anterior deltoids and triceps to stabilize the overhead position. It also engages the quadriceps and core to generate and transfer explosive power from the lower body to the upper body.
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