A dumbbell thruster exercise recruits your total body to move a load of weight from the ground to as far away from the ground as possible. There are different variations of thrusters exercises, such as squat thrusters and hip thrusters. This workout challenges you to complete 100 squat thrusters, which is a combination of two lifts. The squat thruster combines the front squat and the overhead push press to challenge your balance, coordination, flexibility, strength and endurance.