They sound different, but the movements are similar enough to confuse me. Sometimes I get a stubborn block against learning these movements, and for months now I've been confusing the thruster with the push press.
Last night, in fact, I did "Fran" and realized afterward I had been doing push presses instead of thrusters. No wonder I finished the workout in 5:50!
Thrusters
The best term to make fun of for those who don't work out. For those who do work out, this exercise is a powerhouse, a one-stop-shop.
CF girls: it's probably best to start with dumb bells or a stripped bar. Here's a video of a lady doing some calm strong thrusters with dumb bells. Notice the ball underneath, this helps her squat just deeply enough to tap it with her toosh. Then back up again.
Push Press
A nice video of some CF ladies demonstrating the Push Press.
These movements are just some of the many you can do at home, with your own weights. This blog is ALL about doing exercises that optimize time and results and liberate you from the sissy machines at the gym.
That's right, I said it!
A great way to get started with CF is to incorporate exercises like this with running, rope, sit-ups, push-ups, etc. Mix it up, and put yourself on the clock, and you'll be getting a stellar workout. Without the gym!
