Sports that use push-pull actions require the athlete to apply force continuously throughout the desired range of movement. If an athlete wants to apply maximum force to a heavy resistance, the athlete simultaneously uses the largest number of body segments that can be applied to the task such as the legs, back, shoulders and arms. The clean and jerk is an exercise that allows the athlete to apply maximum force when using the push-pull action.
             In the exercise, clean and jerk, the "clean" means that the athlete is performing the lifting-pulling action and the "jerk" means that the athlete is performing the push action. Another action in the push-pull exercise is carrying. The athlete performs this action when he/she pauses with the bar at the chest and when the bar is at arm's length above the head. The mechanical principles involved in the clean and jerk apply to all lifting, carrying and spotting techniques. Laws controlling stability also play an important role in the clean and jerk because the athlete needs to have a good stance in order to perform the exercise properly.
             The characteristics for the exercise are simple, yet important. First you should make sure to wear the proper clothing, such as loose comfortable shorts that allow for easy mobility, a T-shirt or tank top and comfortable tennis shoes to support your feet. The objects required for this exercise are a barbell for lifting and extra weights for a more maximum performance. With the objects for the clean and jerk exercise obtainable, the athlete needs to know how to perform this skill properly. The first phase of the skill should be do preparatory movements, like making sure you stretch your legs, back, shoulders and arms properly all while mentally setting yourself up for what you're about to do. After the first phase is accomplished, the ath
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