Barbell Thruster

Cardiovascular / Free Weights / Total Body / Intermediate

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  • Barbell

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barbell thruster is a cardiovascular, free weights, and total body exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the glutes, groin, hamstrings, hip flexors and shoulders ...more

barbell thruster is a cardiovascular, free weights, and total body exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the glutes, groin, hamstrings, hip flexors and shoulders.

The only barbell thruster equipment that you really need is the following: barbell. There are however many different barbell thruster variations that you can try out that may require different types of barbell thruster equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper barbell thruster form is easy with the step by step barbell thruster instructions, barbell thruster tips, and the instructional barbell thruster technique video on this page. barbell thruster is a exercise for those with a intermediate level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the barbell thruster video, learn how to do the barbell thruster, and then be sure and browse through the barbell thruster workouts on our workout plans page!

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  1. Keep your heels planted, until full extension.
  2. Use your legs and momentum to push the barbell up above your head. Do not squat up and then try to raise the barbell over your head.
  3. Keep your chest upright throughout the movement.
  4. Your head and neck will go forward slightly so that the barbell is above your shoulders.

Variations

  1. Hold the barbell above your head and perform a squat. Repeat as necessary.
  2. Use a pair of dumbbells instead of a barbell.
  3. Switch out the barbell for kettlebells.

Other Names

  • Hip Thruster

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound

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Equipment Needed

  • Barbell

Featured Plans

Tips

  1. Keep your heels planted, until full extension.
  2. Use your legs and momentum to push the barbell up above your head. Do not squat up and then try to raise the barbell over your head.
  3. Keep your chest upright throughout the movement.
  4. Your head and neck will go forward slightly so that the barbell is above your shoulders.

Variations

  1. Hold the barbell above your head and perform a squat. Repeat as necessary.
  2. Use a pair of dumbbells instead of a barbell.
  3. Switch out the barbell for kettlebells.

Other Names

  • Hip Thruster

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound