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Karl Hodel
CrossFit Orange County 448 Sessions

Dumbbell Thruster Weightlifting

All Time 1 year 6 months 3 months

Description

A front squat into an overhead press. Perform a front squat with a set of dumbbells in the front rack position. Upon standing up from the bottom, use the power/momentum generated from the knee and hip extension to press the dumbbells upwards until the arms are locked out overhead and behind the ears. Timing is key. Make sure to press only once the knees and hips have extended. Basic front squat and press standards apply.

Totals (6 posts)

Reps 458
Weight (lbs)15525

Max Weights (In Pounds)

5 Reps 40
6 Reps 35

Recent Posts

  • 45 reps @ 40 lbs from Dumbbell Thrusters, Supine Ring Rows (2) on Apr 23, 2012
  • 5 reps @ 40 lbs 20 times from Every 1 min for 20 mins: Dumbbell Deadlifts, Dumbbell Hang Power Cleans and Dumbbell Thrusters on Feb 28, 2012
  • 6 reps @ 35 lbs 20 times from Every 1 min for 20 mins: Dumbbell Deadlifts, Dumbbell Hang Power Cleans and Dumbbell Thrusters on Dec 15, 2011
  • 45 reps @ 45 lbs from 21-15-9: Dumbbell Thrusters and Pull-ups on Dec 12, 2011
  • 12 reps 4 times from SandBag Carries, Dumbbell Thrusters on Sep 26, 2011

CrossFit Journal Articles

  • Dumbbell
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