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Squat Thrusts

Intermediate

Squat Thrusts

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Squat Thrusts target your triceps and pecs muscle while also activating lower body muscles like the hamstrings, quads, and glutes. This exercise is also very effective in fat burning,

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart, and your arms should be hanging at your sides.
  • Step 2

    Bend over and place your hands on the floor before returning your legs to the starting position.
  • Step 3

    Quickly jump feet first into the bottom of the squat and jump back up to the starting position.

Muscle Groups

Squat Thrusts targets Abs, Glutes, Hamstrings, Pecs, Quads, Shoulders, Total Body, Triceps as seen below.

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Exercise Tips

  • As you jump back into the push-up position, don't let your hips sag. Always keep your kernel enabled.
  • When jumping back from a push-up position, try to jump far enough so that your feet touch the floor.