Kettlebell thruster
- Intermediate
- Kettlebell
Squat and press in one fluid move
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Quads
- Secondary:
- Shoulders, Glutes
How to do it
- Hold the kettlebell (or two) at shoulder height with elbows forward.
- Do a full squat with your chest up.
- As you stand, use the momentum to press the kettlebell overhead.
Common mistakes
- Splitting the squat and the press into two separate moves.
- Arching your lower back as you press.
Tips
- A power and conditioning exercise, not a max-load lift.
- Bring the kettlebell back to your shoulders as you sink into the next squat.