Exercisesstrength
Barbell Thruster
Hold the bar in a front rack position. Push your hips back and sink into a squat. Push through your heels and squat back up. Use the momentum you generate at the legs to push the bar over head. Let the bar return to the front rack position before starting the next rep.
Category
strength
Difficulty
intermediate
Equipment
barbell
Primary muscle
glutes
Muscles
Muscles worked
glutesshouldersfront deltsquadsdelts
Equipment
Setup
barbell
Common questions
Good to know.
What muscles does the Barbell Thruster work?
The Barbell Thruster works glutes, shoulders, front delts, quads, and delts.
What equipment do you need for the Barbell Thruster?
You need barbell.
Is the Barbell Thruster good for beginners?
It sits at intermediate. Get comfortable with the basics first.
How do I add the Barbell Thruster to a workout?
Ask your coach in the Phorme app. It builds the sets, the reps, and the weight around what you have been lifting.
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