Quads · Bodyweight

PVC Jerk Press

Drill the jerk dip and drive with a light pipe.

PVC Jerk Press exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Hold a PVC pipe in a front rack on your shoulders, feet under your hips.
  2. Dip straight down at the knees a few inches, keeping your torso vertical.
  3. Explode up and drive the pipe overhead to a locked-out finish.
  4. Lower it back to the rack under control and repeat.

The one cue that matters

Keep the dip dead vertical, leaning forward sends the pipe out in front of you.

Muscles worked

The PVC Jerk Press isolates the Quads — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted quads volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the PVC Jerk Press work?

The PVC Jerk Press primarily works the Quads.

What if I can't do many reps yet?

Shorten the range or use an easier variation, and stop 1 to 2 reps before failure. Reps build fast when you train just shy of your limit.

How many sets and reps of PVC Jerk Press?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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