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1.01
StrengthKettlebell

Kettlebell Thruster

Intensity
6–10 reps
MET
7.5energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Quads20%
  • Shoulders20%
  • Calves10%
  • Hamstrings10%
  • Chest10%
  • Abs20%
  • Triceps10%
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Keep your weight balanced over the midfoot throughout the entire rep.

  1. 1

    Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in front of each shoulder.

  2. 2

    Lower into a squat position.

  3. 3

    As you stand up, press the kettlebells overhead until your arms are fully extended.

  4. 4

    Lower the kettlebells back to your shoulders as you descend into the next squat.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Expert tip

Use the momentum from your squat to help drive the kettlebells overhead, keeping the movement fluid.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Flaring elbows out during the press
  • ✕Knees caving inward during the squat
  • ✕Hyperextending the lower back overhead
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