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barbell thruster
shouldersdeltsbarbell
Instructions
- Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell at shoulder height with an overhand grip.
- Lower into a squat position by bending your knees and pushing your hips back.
- As you reach the bottom of the squat, explosively drive through your heels to stand up, simultaneously pressing the barbell overhead.
- Lower the barbell back to shoulder height as you lower back into the squat position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
quadricepsgluteshamstringscore
Additional Information
The barbell thruster is a barbell-based exercise that primarily targets the delts. This exercise is particularly effective for shoulders development and can be incorporated into various workout routines.