Cardio

Squat Thrust

Animated demonstration of the Squat Thrust

Muscles worked

Front and back body map of the muscles worked by the Squat Thrust

Main muscles

  • Gluteus Maximus
  • Rectus Abdominis
  • Vastus Lateralis
  • Vastus Medialis

Also working

  • Anterior Deltoid
  • Iliopsoas
  • Pectoralis Major (Middle)

What it is

A burpee without the push-up or jump: squat down, kick the feet back into a plank, jump them back in and stand up. It is a fast conditioning move. Keep the plank solid.

Technique tips

  • Squat and place the hands down
  • Jump the feet back to a plank
  • Jump the feet back in
  • Stand up tall

How to track your progress

Log distance and time. Straddly tracks your pace and your longest effort, and marks new bests automatically.

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