Quads exercise

How to do Thruster (Barbell)

Intermediate compound exercise for the quads, done with a barbell.

Primary muscles: Quads
Also works: Shoulders, glutes, and triceps
Equipment: Barbell
Level: Intermediate
Ayme tracks: Weight and reps

Step by step

Bar in the front rack, elbows up.
Front squat down, then drive up hard.
Use that drive to press the bar overhead.