jmez
WKR
Thrusters are great. I use a single dumbbell with a varying weight. Some days I want to do more reps, so I use less weight. Other days I want to build strength, so I use heavier weights. I also like how Mark Rippetoe recommends doing deep squats with wide set feet for the squat portion of this exercise.
http://www.menshealth.com/video/dumbbell-thruster-0#/video/all
I have never in my life found myself wanting to do more reps on Thrusters!