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Barbell Thruster

Intermediate
Barbell Thruster animated demonstration
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How to Do It

  1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell at shoulder height with an overhand grip.
  2. Lower into a squat position by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.
  3. As you reach the bottom of the squat, explosively drive through your heels to stand up, simultaneously pressing the barbell overhead.
  4. Lower the barbell back to shoulder height as you lower back into the squat position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Prescription

3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval60-90 sec

Body Part

Shoulders

Equipment

Barbell

Muscles Worked

PrimaryDelts
Secondary
QuadricepsGlutesHamstringsCore