Behind the Neck Jerk: Why do we do them?

Training behind the neck jerks correctly, explosively trains the glutes and hip flexors which are vital in any explosive sport. One could easily program traditional jerks and behind the neck jerks in the same week at 90% or above, without running into any muscular conflicts. A common mistake seen in the behind the neck jerk is a straight back leg in the split. This will cause instability and will limit the amount of weight one can lift. Who are behind the neck jerks for?: Lifters struggling to get the bar