An uncommon strength

Nick | 11/09/2014 | 2

The thruster is a tool mainly used for conditioning.  It accomplishes a similar task as stimulus as a clean and jerk does, but as a less technical movement it can be easier to throw in to a metcon.  We work the components (front squat and push press) of the thruster in our strength portion quite regularly, but it behoves us to practice the full movement outside of the WOD from time to time.  It allows us to focus on the small differences that show up – a front squat with a fuller grip, a push press with a wider stance.  And since it’s a double, we have to practice bringing it down to the rack position (it’s good for you, I promise).  Make this movement crisp today and it won’t seem anywhere near as bad the next time it shows up in a WOD.

STR:

Thruster
max double

WOD:

AMRAP 14
1 wall climb
10 wall balls
1 wall climb
10 cal row