Kettlebell thruster

Category

Functional

Difficulty

Intermediate

Equipment

Kettlebells

Primary muscles

Deltoids, Quadriceps Femoris, Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Mideus

Secondary muscles

Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus, Rectus Abdominis, Obliques

How to do it

1. Begin by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in each hand at shoulder level, palms facing inward. Keep your elbows close to your.
2. Lower into a squat by bending your hips and knees until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
3. Push through your heels to stand back up while simultaneously pressing the kettlebells overhead. Fully extend your arms at the top of the movement.
4. Lower the kettlebells back to shoulder level as you prepare for the next repetition. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Form tips

• Exhale as you press the kettlebells overhead, inhale as you lower into the squat.
• Choose an appropriate weight to maintain control throughout the exercise.
• Keep your wrists straight and aligned with your forearms.