Dumbbell Thruster

Full body Intermediate

A front squat flowing straight into an overhead press, training the legs, shoulders, and core in one powerful move.

How to do a Dumbbell Thruster

  1. Hold a dumbbell in each hand racked at your shoulders, palms facing in.
  2. Keep your chest up and core tight, elbows pointing forward.
  3. Squat down until your thighs reach about parallel.
  4. Drive powerfully through your heels to stand.
  5. Use that momentum to press both dumbbells straight overhead, then lower them back to your shoulders.

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