How to Do
How to Do Jerk with Kettlebells
The jerk with kettlebells should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the jerk with kettlebells.
Beginning
Beginning Jerk with Kettlebells
1. Take hold of the kettlebell by the handle.
2. To get into the starting position, you must Clean the kettlebell. Experiment with this by extending your hips and legs and pulling the kettlebell towards your shoulder. You must rotate your wrist so that your palm is facing forward.
3. You've arrived at the starting point.
Movement
Jerk with Kettlebells Movement
1. Dip your body while keeping your torso upright and your knees bent.
2. Drive through your heels, reversing direction and gaining as much momentum as possible.
3. Extend your arm as you drive up, holding the kettlebell overhead until your arm is fully extended. Use your momentum to assist in moving the weight overhead).
4. To receive the weight overhead, you will return to a squat position. Return to a standing position with your weight over your head.
5. Return the weight to your shoulder.
6. Repeat until the desired number of repetitions has been reached.
Benefits
Jerk with Kettlebells Benefits
The jerk with kettlebells is an excellent exercise for increasing strength.
Exercise Aliases
Kettlebell Lifting, Kettlebell Clean Jerk, Double Kettlebell Clean.
