Band Thruster
The Band Thruster combines a squat and an overhead press into one smooth, full-body movement.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Stand on the resistance band with your feet shoulder-width apart and brace your core.
- 02
Grip the ends of the band and bring your hands to your front shoulders in a front rack position, keeping the band taut and your elbows pointing slightly forward.
- 03
Lower into a squat with your knees tracking in line with your toes and your chest lifted, until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor.
- 04
Drive up through your heels and continue the movement into the same upward motion by pressing the band overhead until your arms are straight, without overextending your lower back.
- 05
Lower your hands with control back to the front rack position and move into the next repetition.
How to get started at the gym
§ 03 · SisuLiftBand Thruster is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips
§ 04 · TipsSqueeze your glutes and brace your core at the top to prevent your hips from shifting forward during the press. Adjust the resistance by changing the band tension or widening your stance on the band.
The Band Thruster combines a squat and an overhead press into one smooth, full-body movement.
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§ 05 · Same muscles
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