Barbell Jefferson Lift?

[vegpedlr]

Any thoughts? Who should consider it, who should avoid it? Benefits, drawbacks? I’m considering using it for part of my fall Easy Strength cycle. I like the position of the weight and slight staggered stance for MTB application.

 

[GeoffreyLevens]

My only comment (from experience) is that if you have short ams and long torso, beware the family jewels!

 

[vegpedlr]

I resemble that remark, but fortunately, as a MTber, it’s a position I’m used to.

 

[GeoffreyLevens]

Just beware the explosive finish of the lift. I've landed on bike cross bar a few times in my life and it ain't much fun.

 

[Steve Freides]

Any thoughts? Who should consider it, who should avoid it? Benefits, drawbacks? I’m considering using it for part of my fall Easy Strength cycle. I like the position of the weight and slight staggered stance for MTB application.

I love it, and cycle it in and out of my training. There are tons of ways to focus your attention on it, and you can even do it thumbless. I used to do a lot of mine on a 2" bar, which make the weight you can use self-limiting.

-S-