Kettlebell thruster

Muscles worked: Glutes, Shoulders, Upper arms, Hamstrings, Abs
GlutesShouldersUpper armsHamstringsAbs
🔧 Kettlebell ↕ Push 🏋️ kg × reps Difficulty:

Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.

How to perform

Squat, keeping back straight and knees tracking over toes. Explosively drive up, extending hips and knees fully. Use leg momentum to press kettlebells overhead, locking arms by your ears. Squeeze glutes and brace your core at the top, then control the kettlebells back to the rack as you squat again.

Muscles Worked

Glute MaxAnterior DeltsLateral HeadMedial HeadBiceps FemorisSemitendinosusRectus Abdominis
Secondary: Erector Spinae

Tips

Focus on driving through your heels to engage your glutes and maximize power during the upward movement. Keep your elbows tucked in close to your body during the press to maintain stability and prevent injury. Utilize your leg drive to generate momentum and propel the kettlebells overhead, minimizing upper body strain. Maintain a tight core throughout the entire exercise to stabilize your spine and improve power transfer. Ensure your biceps are positioned by your ears at the top of the press to fully engage your upper body and achieve the desired muscle activation.

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