Squat to Shoulder Press (Thrusters)

The squat to shoulder press is a compound exercise that combines two movements, the squat and the shoulder press, to work multiple muscle groups. Here's how to do it:
1. Plant your feet hip-width apart, bend your elbows to hold dumbbells at shoulder height and engage your core.
2. Bend your knees until your upper legs are parallel to the floor, keeping your back between a 45- to 90-degree angle to your hips.
3. Push through your heels to extend your legs to the starting position and extend your elbows to press the dumbbells above your head.
4. Bend your elbows to lower the dumbbells and return to the starting position.
Here are some of the benefits of the squat to overhead press.
- full-body workout: The squat to overhead press works multiple muscle groups, including the legs, glutes, core, shoulders and arms.
- increased muscle strength: This exercise helps build full-body strength and improve overall fitness.
- improved functional movement: The squat to overhead press mimics natural movement patterns, making it a functional exercise that translates to real-life activities.
- improved cardiovascular health: This exercise can help improve cardiovascular health by targeting the legs and glutes, two of the largest muscle groups in the body.
- improved shoulder mobility and stability: The squat to overhead press requires shoulder mobility and stability to perform correctly.