Landmine Press

Technique

Hold one end of a barbell anchored in a landmine attachment at shoulder height with one hand. Press it up and forward at a diagonal angle until your arm is fully extended. Keep your core braced and avoid leaning back excessively. Lower back to the shoulder under control before repeating.

Steps

1. Stand facing the landmine with the barbell end held at shoulder height
2. Brace your core and keep your torso stable
3. Press the bar up and forward along its diagonal path
4. Extend your arm fully without leaning back excessively
5. Lower the bar to your shoulder under control

Common mistakes

• Leaning back excessively to move the bar
• Flaring the elbow too far out from the pressing path
• Shrugging the shoulder toward the ear
• Dropping the bar quickly back to the shoulder

Variations

• Half-kneeling single-arm landmine press
• Tall-kneeling single-arm landmine press
• Staggered-stance single-arm landmine press
• Two-arm landmine press

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