How to do a dumbbell squat thrusters

Upper bodyDumbbellsIntermediate

A squat driving straight into an overhead press — a full-body move that works everything and spikes your heart rate.

How to do it

1Hold the dumbbells at your shoulders and squat
2Drive up and press them overhead in one motion
3Lower back to your shoulders and squat again

Common mistakes

×Pressing before you've stood up
×Arching your back on the press

Muscles worked

Shoulders Quads Glutes

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