Training the Jerk, Soviet Style www.ristosports.com

[kirksman]

Would it be possible to have a write up or a version without the clanking of the plates? It's hard to catch the narration

[skirts365]

How about placing some not too thick padding around the bar where it rests high up on the back? And remember to have back of head clear of trajectory of bar--advice to the novice.

[zaurbor]

@skirts365 Imitating competition is a must. Yes, padding would change the bar trajectory and increase chance of clipping the head. Doing the exercise properly will better guarantee attaining the results that the Soviets achieved in their studies with Dr Herrera.

[Jallandhara]

What kind of wood is commonly used for those boxes, Mr. Rojas?

[zaurbor]

@Jallandhara this is Gwen for Ivan. Hard woods for where the plates make contact is best, we even added plywood, which is great on compression to the very top of the boxes. the rest is softer woods, making the blocks light and easy to move. they need to be wide and long, though, to prevent tipping.