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Thruster demonstration

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Strength / Barbell

Thruster

A full-body barbell movement combining a front squat with an overhead press in one fluid drive.

Equipment

Barbell

Experience

intermediate

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Triceps · Traps · Glutes

Instructions

  1. 01

    Hold a barbell in a front rack position with elbows high.

  2. 02

    Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.

  3. 03

    Squat down to parallel while keeping your torso upright.

  4. 04

    Drive up out of the squat and press the bar overhead in one motion.

  5. 05

    Lock out your arms at the top with the bar overhead.

  6. 06

    Lower the bar back to the front rack and repeat.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.