Overview The push jerk—dip, drive, and re‑dip under the bar—sits between the push press and split jerk in the Olympic‑lifting hierarchy. It allows heavier loads than a strict press or push press because you reposition your body under the bar instead of pressing it the whole way. Mastering the push jerk teaches rapid power transfer from legs to bar, sharp timing, and aggressive lockout—skills essential for CrossFit met‑cons and for lifters transitioning to the split jerk. How

Overview The push press bridges strict pressing and dynamic jerks. By adding a small leg drive, you accelerate the bar off your shoulders before finishing with the arms, allowing heavier loads than a strict press while reinforcing timing for the push jerk. In CrossFit, the push press is a staple for barbell cycling and shoulder stamina; in Olympic weightlifting, it teaches athletes to translate leg power vertically while maintaining a solid front‑rack, a prerequisite for effi