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Intermediate
Delts

Kettlebell Thruster

This exercise mixes a squat with an overhead press. It works your shoulder muscles along with your legs and stomach. You need to be strong and have some practice holding a kettlebell to do it right.

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Kettlebell Thruster demonstration

How to Perform

  1. 1Stand with your feet as wide as your shoulders. Hold the kettlebell against your chest using both hands, with your palms looking at each other.
  2. 2Bend your knees and push your hips backward to squat down. Keep your chest lifted and your back straight.
  3. 3Once you are at the bottom, push hard through your heels to stand up fast. At the same time, push the kettlebell up over your head.
  4. 4Straighten your arms all the way at the top until your elbows are locked.
  5. 5Bring the weight back down to your chest by bending your elbows.
  6. 6Do these steps again for as many times as you need.

Exercise Info

Primary Muscles
Delts
Secondary Muscles
Core
Quads
Glutes
Equipment
Kettlebell
Difficulty
Intermediate

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