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Landmine Press

Anchor one end of a barbell in a landmine base. Hold the free end at shoulder height with both hands or one arm. Press upward and slightly forward. Lower with control. Keep your torso stable and avoid rotating.

SHOULDERS · PUSH

Landmine Press: how the movement is executed

How it is executed

  1. Anchor one end of a barbell in a landmine base.
  2. Hold the free end at shoulder height with both hands or one arm.
  3. Press upward and slightly forward.
  4. Lower with control.
  5. Keep your torso stable and avoid rotating.
Muscles worked
Shoulders
Primary muscle
Front delt
Equipment
Barbell
Movement pattern
Push
Difficulty
Intermediate
What it is for
StrengthHypertrophyStability

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