"The thruster is the artful combination of the front squat and the push press. But you might not know how to blend these two movements seamlessly. Doing so requires a unique grip and variable elbow position in order to efficiently transition the bar from the front squat to the drive overhead" (CrossFit Journal, 2017). Here, CrossFit Level 3 Trainer Leah Polaski breaks down the thruster for CrossFit Level 1 participants in Shanghai, China.
WatchCueing the Thruster