Thruster

Starting position

• Bar resting on the front of the shoulders, feet shoulder-width.
• Elbows high.

Execution

• Deep squat, then drive up explosively.
• Use the momentum to press the bar overhead.
• Back to the shoulders and straight into the next squat.

Common mistakes

• Pausing between squat and press.
• Arched back when pressing.
• Knees caving in.