Dumbbell Thruster (female)

Dumbbell Thruster demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand upright holding two dumbbells at shoulder level with palms facing each other
  • 2Lower your body into a squat position while keeping your back straight
  • 3Push up from your heels, and in one swift motion, extend your arms upwards performing a shoulder press
  • 4Lower the weights back to shoulder height as you return back to your starting position
  • 5Repeat this movement for your desired number of repetitions

Tips:

  • Your core should be tight throughout this exercise
  • Avoid locking your knees and elbows at the top of the movement
  • Coordinate your breathing - inhale during the squat, exhale during the press
  • In the squat position, try to get your thighs parallel to the ground

Dumbbell Thruster Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs