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Squat Thrust

Also known as: Thruster, Squat Thruster
Full Body
Lower Body
Squats
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SQUAT THRUST

squats exercise category

Description

Squat Thrust Begin from a standing position. Move hips back and lower the torso to "sit" as deeply as possible while maintaining an upright position. Return to a full standing position while also mimicking arms pressing upward as if to thrust weight over your head.

See Also

Necro Bunny

Advanced

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NECRO BUNNY

squats exercise category
Do a Murder Bunny, then 5 Frog Squats while keeping hands on the coupon. Distance set by Q.
Coupon
Full Body
Squats
Lower Body

Squat Walking Rockette

Intermediate

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SQUAT WALKING ROCKETTE

squats exercise category
In a squat, kick left to right hand, squat, then kick right to left hand and repeat.
Lower Body
Squats
Full Body
Plyometrics

Snapshot

Advanced

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SNAPSHOT

squats exercise category
Grab a sandbag, squat and shot put it forward, then broad jump and lunge. Repeat for 50-100 yards, with burpees for any accidental hits.
Full Body
Lower Body
Squats
Lunges
Plyometrics
Endurance
Coupon

Piston

Intermediate

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PISTON

squats exercise category
From standing, squat to pick up a block, stand up, then squat to return the block to the ground and stand again. Expect some uncoordinated moves that resemble car engine pistons.
Coupon
Lower Body
Squats
Full Body

Monkey Squats: Step 1

Intermediate

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MONKEY SQUATS: STEP 1

squats exercise category
From plank, jump feet outside hands into a low squat, then jump back to plank.
Full Body
Core
Lower Body
Squats
Plyometrics

LL Cool J

Advanced

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LL COOL J

jump exercise category
Perform alternating lunges, followed by a standard burpee, and finish with a jump squat for the LL Cool J workout, where the 'Cool' part is the burpee.
Lower Body
Lunges
Burpee
Squats
Jump
Plyometrics
Full Body

Iron Squat

Advanced

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IRON SQUAT

squats exercise category
Perform a Squat Thruster while mimicking an iron cross, lifting arms from the side to shoulder height in a 4-count cadence.
Lower Body
Squats
Glutes
Shoulders
Upper Body
Full Body

Animal Style Squats

Beginner

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ANIMAL STYLE SQUATS

squats exercise category
In the 'throw-up position' (hands on knees), perform a squat, do a burpee, and return to the throw-up position to count as one squat. The Q decides on time or reps.
Lower Body
Squats
Full Body