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Dumbbell thruster: how to do it
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Dumbbells at your shoulders
Starting position
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell at each shoulder with your palms facing inward.
The movement
Squat down, stand up powerfully and press the dumbbells overhead, then lower them to your shoulders.
Most common mistake
Don't press the dumbbells before standing, drive them upward with your legs in one continuous motion.
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