The thruster requires a long line of action against the normal force of gravity with a load plus body weight, creating one of the most profound accelerations possible. The movement works from full flexion to full extension at the ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, and arm, and involves most of the major muscle groups. These factors earn the thruster its reputation as “the most draining of all exercises.” CrossFit Training James Hobart #crossfit | CrossFit

5.9K views · 122 reactions | The thruster is simply a series of two movements linked together, the front squat and the push press. In this video, we look at an inefficient return of the barbell to the shoulders for the next rep. In segment three, the video on the right shows a more efficient return by cradling the barbell rather than letting it "crash" on the shoulders. ... : David Tittle ... #CrossFit #CrossFitTraining | CrossFit Training | Facebook