- Main muscle
- Full body
- Also works
- Quadriceps, Glutes, Hamstrings, Traps, Upper Back, Forearms
- Equipment
- Barbell & plates
How to do it
- Hold the bar in the front rack and squat to at least parallel.
- Drive up hard out of the squat.
- Use that drive to press the bar overhead as you stand, then lower it to your shoulders as you sink into the next squat.
Common mistakes
- Pressing only after you’ve stood up, instead of in one move.
- Letting your elbows drop in the squat.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Barbell Thruster into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.