Landmine Press
The landmine press is a diagonal press with a bar anchored at one end, training shoulders and triceps while the trunk stabilizes the position.
SHOULDERS · PUSH
How it is executed
- 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.
Common mistakes
- Arching the lower back: keep ribs over pelvis.
- Pressing sideways: align the hand with the path.
- Using a loose anchor: secure the base first.
Frequently asked questions
- Is it a vertical press?
- Not entirely: the bar follows an arc forward and up. Stand where you can follow it without arching your back.
- Do you use one hand or two?
- Both variations exist. One hand adds rotational control demands; two hands share the load between arms.
- How should the bar be secured?
- Use a stable landmine attachment. Check that the anchored end does not shift before adding plates.
Sources and editorial approach
The explanation, variations and FAQs are Kaizer’s editorial synthesis. ACSM’s 2026 guidance provides general context on progression and resistance training in healthy adults; it does not independently validate the technique of each variation.
No individual professional review is recorded for this page.
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