Thruster

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Instructions


Categorisation

Also known as: Barbell Thruster
Category: Shoulder Press, Squat
Typical discipline: Power/Weightlifting
Type: Compound
Primary body segment: Upper, Lower
Movement: Push

Equipment Needed

Load: Barbell
Rack: None or Squat Rack or Adjustable Rack

Muscles Used

Primary: Deltoid Anterior, Deltoid Lateral, Triceps Brachii, Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedius, Gluteus Maximus, Iliocostalis, Longissimus, Spinalis, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus, Biceps Femoris
Secondary: Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Subscapularis, Trapezius Upper, Trapezius Middle, Serratus Anterior, Rhomboid Major, Rhomboid Minor, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Adductor Magnus, Gracilis, Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Sartorius, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, Iliacus, Psoas Major, Quadratus Lumborum

Bodyweight Percentage Used

Male: 7.2%
Female: 6.4%