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What is Clean and Jerk?
An Olympic lift that brings a barbell from the floor to overhead in two phases.
In context
Clean and Jerk is a key concept in crossfit. An Olympic lift that brings a barbell from the floor to overhead in two phases. Knowing what it means — and how it connects to the rest of your training — turns it from jargon into something you can actually use in the gym.
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Related crossfit terms
Common questions.
What does clean and jerk mean?
An Olympic lift that brings a barbell from the floor to overhead in two phases.
What category does clean and jerk belong to?
Clean and Jerk is a term from crossfit in strength and fitness training. Browse more crossfit terms in the Nishaana glossary.
Why does clean and jerk matter for training?
Understanding clean and jerk helps you train and program more deliberately — it is one of the ideas that separates guessing from a real, repeatable system.
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