Barbell Thruster
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The barbell thruster combines a front squat with an overhead press in one fluid movement, promoting strength and endurance. This full-body exercise enhances functional strength, improving power and coordination. It is often used in high-intensity training routines.
How to do it
- Begin in a standing position with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell at shoulder height.
- Squat down by pushing your hips back and bending your knees until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
- Drive through your heels to stand up, simultaneously pressing the barbell overhead.
- Fully extend your arms overhead with the barbell, ensuring your body is aligned.
- Lower the barbell back to shoulder height to complete one repetition.
Muscles worked
Primary Deltoid Anterior Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Hamstrings Trapezius Upper Fibers Triceps Brachii
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