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Kettlebell Thruster

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Primary: Delts accessibility Shoulders
Quadriceps Glutes Core

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Kettlebell

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

8

Force

push

Kettlebell Thruster is a advanced multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Delts in the Shoulders region. Performed using kettlebell, 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 kettlebell in front of your chest with both hands, palms facing each other.

2

Lower into a squat position by bending your knees and pushing your hips back, keeping your chest up and your back straight.

3

As you reach the bottom of the squat, explosively drive through your heels to stand up, simultaneously pressing the kettlebell overhead.

4

Lock out your arms at the top of the movement, fully extending your elbows.

5

Lower the kettlebell back to the starting position by reversing the movement, bending your elbows and lowering the weight back to your chest.

6

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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