Exercise of the Month

Thrusters

Muscles Targeted:Full Body

Setup & Execution: Begin standing with feet shoulder width apart, back in a neutral set, shoulders retracted back and head up. Next squat down keeping good squating technique (1)by not leaning too forward with the torso, heels in contact with the ground, knees over feet and not caving inward. Then perform a push up keeping with good push up form (2, can be performed on impliment or just a normal push up) by having the body flat and completely lowering the body towards the ground. Retrun to the "hole" position of the squat (1) and return with good squatting form to a standing position. Then press over head (4)and that is one repitition.

This exercise can be done with just bodyweight or a variety of objects like sand bags, medicine balls, dumbbells, plates, etc.

Benefits: Great for warm-up and conditioning applications

Thank you to Elite FTS for photos and introducing me to this exercise.