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barbell thruster
Target

delts

Equipment

barbell

barbell thruster

shoulders

How to Perform the barbell thruster

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.

Secondary Muscles

quadricepsgluteshamstringscore