
Target
delts
Equipment
barbell
barbell thruster
shouldersHow 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