Kettlebell Thruster
Intermediate
Kettlebell thruster combining a goblet or rack squat with an overhead press in one continuous movement.
Muscle Groups
glutesquadscoreshoulderstriceps
Equipment
kettlebell
Coaching Cues
- 1Squat to full depth then drive up explosively
- 2Use the momentum from your legs to press the bell overhead
- 3Lock out your arm fully at the top before starting the next rep
Standards
- 1Hip crease passes below the knee at the bottom of the squat
- 2Kettlebell finishes at full lockout overhead
- 3Movement is one continuous motion from squat to press
Scaling Options
- •Goblet Squat
- •Kettlebell Push Press