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Single Arm Squat Thruster

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Controlled strength work through the setup, effort, and return.

Adjusting the dials updates the Muscle target & Joint actions below.

Family standard: proficiency for this family is tested on the Double Kettlebell Racked Squat. These are its criteria; this exact variation gets its own standard as the catalog expands.

Proficiency Criteria

(18)

These are the form and technique criteria IKU coaches evaluate when verifying exercise proficiency. Learn more about exercise proficiency.

Form (11)

Technique (7)

Common Mistakes

8

Some mistakes depend on how the exercise is being trained. A cue may apply to the default execution, a tempo variation, a specific return style, or a coaching focus rather than every rep.

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Reps Per Minute

14
Low
19
Medium
24
High

Where this is covered

Every place we teach the squat thruster — videos, course lessons, books and workouts.

Workouts that use it

1

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Joint Actions

Prime Movers

Secondary

Stabilizers

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