Barbell jerks are a hallmark of crossfit. "The most prepared people on earth" seem to effortlessly lift hundreds of kilograms over their heads, landing in squats over their heads or a power rack. The fish seem so light, but years of training have gone into perfecting this technique and learning how to quickly lift heavy loads over your head.

The barbell jerk is probably one of the most technical movements in weightlifting.

Anyone can learn how to do barbell jerks, but everyone should be ready to devote hours, days, weeks, and even years of practice to this. Achieving good results in jerks is not an easy task, but it's worth it, as evidenced by the advantages listed below.