Using the Clean and Jerk as Your In-Season Workout

In my weight room the clean and jerk is our lift during the season. It builds explosiveness and has shown to keep athletes healthy. The clean primarily works the hamstrings, lattisumus dorsi, biceps, and trapezius muscles. Players learn with this lift to be explosive because it teaches to produce a large amount of force in a very short period of time.

Another benefit of the lift is that it works hips and glutes. They are two very important areas that have to do with power and speed...Login to Read More