Every athlete looks and moves different. Thus to implement a hard and fast rule about any of the Olympic lifts comes at the neglect of anatomical difference. Therefore, understanding the optimal depth of your jerk dip has a lot to do with limitations in femur/tibia length, capability for ankle flexion, and muscle fiber makeup. Take a look at the video below for what I mean in relation to this athlete’s jerk dip being too deep.
Developing Power & Strength through the use of the Olympic Lifts.
