🏋️♀️💙 The importance of the back leg/knee position in the spirit jerk!
🏋️♀️ In the split jerk position, the back leg is pivotal for stability and power.
🏋️♀️ It should extend straight back, with the knee hovering above the ground and slightly bending, forming a stable platform.
🏋️♀️ The back foot turns outward slightly, distributing weight between the ball and toes, promoting a strong base.
🏋️♀️ This alignment ensures stability and allows efficient power transmission during the lift.
🏋️♀️ With the back hip beneath the torso, which will create a cage for the bar to be in a straight line from shoulders down to the pelvic.
🏋️♀️ The bent front leg complements the stance, creating balance and aiding recovery.
🏋️♀️ This well-orchestrated positioning reduces stress on the knee/back joints, contributing to a safer and effective split jerk.
‼️ Don’t forget, Your muscles (quads,hamstrings, glutes, core, shoulders, etc) must be always active in the split jerk position, as in every part of the movement.
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