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Single-Arm Linear Jammer

Main muscles
Shoulders
Also works
Chest, Triceps
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Type
Compound · Push

How to do it

  1. Position a bar into a landmine or securely anchor it in a corner. Load the bar to an appropriate weight.
  2. Raise the bar from the floor, taking it to your shoulders with one or both hands. Adopt a wide stance. This will be your starting position.
  3. Perform the movement by extending the elbow, pressing the weight up. Move explosively, extending the hips and knees fully to produce maximal force.
  4. Return to the starting position.

Quick answers

What muscles does the Single-Arm Linear Jammer work?
Mainly the shoulders, with help from the chest, triceps.
What equipment do I need?
Barbell.
Is it good for beginners?
It is rated intermediate level.
How do I track progress on it?
Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.

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