Kettlebell Thruster

Learn how to do the Kettlebell Thruster with proper form and technique. This kettlebell exercise primarily targets your Delts, with secondary emphasis on Quadriceps, Glutes, Core.

Kettlebell Thruster exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Kettlebell Thruster

Follow these steps to perform the Kettlebell Thruster with correct form:

  1. 1Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in front of your chest with both hands, palms facing each other.
  2. 2Lower into a squat position by bending your knees and pushing your hips back, keeping your chest up and your back straight.
  3. 3As you reach the bottom of the squat, explosively drive through your heels to stand up, simultaneously pressing the kettlebell overhead.
  4. 4Lock out your arms at the top of the movement, fully extending your elbows.
  5. 5Lower the kettlebell back to the starting position by reversing the movement, bending your elbows and lowering the weight back to your chest.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Kettlebell Thruster Muscles Worked

Primary

Secondary

quadricepsglutescore

Exercise Details

Equipment
kettlebell
Body Part
shoulders
Category
Extended

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