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Barbell Thruster

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Primary: Delts accessibility Shoulders
Quadriceps Glutes Hamstrings Core

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Barbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

8.6

Force

push

Barbell Thruster is a advanced multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Delts in the Shoulders region. Performed using barbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Quadriceps and Glutes.

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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.

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