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Jerk Dip Squat: starting position Jerk Dip Squat: end position

Olympic Lifts · Quads

Jerk Dip Squat

A olympic lifts exercise that works the quads. Intermediate level, using barbell & rack.

IntermediateBarbell & rackGym

Muscles worked

PrimaryQuads
SecondaryAbs, Calves (gastrocnemius & soleus)

Quads and core.

Technical lift: the photos show the start and end positions. Learn the full bar path with a coach.

Setup and loading

Bar in the front rack.

How to do the jerk dip squat step by step

  1. Bar on your shoulders in the front rack.
  2. Dip your knees a few inches straight down.
  3. Extend forcefully.

Form cues

  • Vertical torso
  • Weight on your heels

Common mistakes

  • Leaning forward
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Sets and reps for your goal

Power

4-6 x 2-5 · full rest

3-6 sets of 1-5 reps with light or moderate loads (30-60% of your max on the main lifts), or with a ball or your bodyweight. Rest 2 to 3 minutes.

Every rep at the highest possible speed. As soon as you notice it moving slower (a 10-20% velocity loss), end the set. Train power fresh, never fatigued.

Max Strength

4-5 x 3-6 · rest 2-3 min

3-6 sets of 1-6 reps at 80-90% of your max (1RM). Rest 2 to 5 minutes.

Leave 1-3 reps in reserve. If your technique breaks down, lower the weight: strength is built with good reps.

A guide for healthy adults. Adjust the load to your level and see a professional if you have an injury.

Check your form

Film yourself from the side or ask someone to watch, then tick what you get right.

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Sports it suits

Gear for this exercise

  • Olympic barbell and platesTo keep progressing on the big lifts with heavy loads.

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