Jerk Dip Squat

An intermediate compound Olympic weightlifting exercise that works the quads, using a barbell.

Jerk Dip Squat — Starting position Starting position
Jerk Dip Squat — End position End position
Difficulty Intermediate
Type Olympic Weightlifting
Equipment Barbell
Primary Muscle Quads
AI Rep Counting Log manually

How to Do Jerk Dip Squat

  1. This movement strengthens the dip portion of the jerk. Begin with the bar racked in the jerk position, with the shoulders forward to create a shelf and the bar lightly contacting the throat. The feet should be directly under the hips, with the feet turned out as is comfortable.
  2. Keeping the torso vertical, dip by flexing the knees, allowing them to travel forward and without moving the hips to the rear. The dip should not be excessive. Return the weight to the starting position by driving forcefully though the feet.

Muscles Worked

Front
Back

Primary

Where Jerk Dip Squat does most of its work.

Secondary

Assisting and stabilising muscles.

Alternatives to Jerk Dip Squat

10 movements that train the same primary muscle, closest substitutes first — same kind of training, then variations of the movement itself, then a similar difficulty.

  1. 1 Frankenstein Squat

    Frankenstein Squat

    An intermediate compound Olympic weightlifting exercise that works the quads, using a barbell.

    intermediate Barbell
  2. 2 Olympic Squat

    Olympic Squat

    An intermediate compound Olympic weightlifting exercise that works the quads, using a barbell.

    intermediate Barbell
  3. 3 Split Jerk

    Split Jerk

    An intermediate compound Olympic weightlifting exercise that works the quads, using a barbell.

    intermediate Barbell
  4. 4 Overhead Squat

    Overhead Squat

    An advanced compound Olympic weightlifting exercise that works the quads, using a barbell.

    advanced Barbell
  5. 5 Power Jerk

    Power Jerk

    An advanced compound Olympic weightlifting exercise that works the quads, using a barbell.

    advanced Barbell
  6. 6 Clean from Blocks

    Clean from Blocks

    An intermediate compound Olympic weightlifting exercise that works the quads, using a barbell.

    intermediate Barbell
  7. 7 Hang Clean

    Hang Clean

    An intermediate compound Olympic weightlifting exercise that works the quads, using a barbell.

    intermediate Barbell
  8. 8 Hang Clean - Below the Knees

    Hang Clean - Below the Knees

    An intermediate compound Olympic weightlifting exercise that works the quads, using a barbell.

    intermediate Barbell
  9. 9 Heaving Snatch Balance

    Heaving Snatch Balance

    An intermediate compound Olympic weightlifting exercise that works the quads, using a barbell.

    intermediate Barbell
  10. 10 Power Snatch from Blocks

    Power Snatch from Blocks

    An intermediate compound Olympic weightlifting exercise that works the quads, using a barbell.

    intermediate Barbell

Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles do jerk dip squat work?

Jerk Dip Squat primarily works the quads. The abs and calves assist as secondary muscles.

What equipment do I need for jerk dip squat?

Jerk Dip Squat uses barbell.

Jerk Dip Squat: is it suitable for beginners?

Jerk Dip Squat is rated intermediate. Movements that assume you already own the basic pattern and are ready to load it.

What can I do instead of jerk dip squat?

Frankenstein Squat, Olympic Squat, Split Jerk train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.

Can Fitnit count my jerk dip squat reps automatically?

Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; jerk dip squat can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.

Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.

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