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Landmine Press

IntermediateStrengthTier T3
Landmine Press

Press a barbell anchored in a corner. The angle is easier on shoulders than straight overhead.

Targets: Shoulder
Muscles: Deltoids, Triceps

Stop if

Choose an easier exercise if pain reaches 6 out of 10 or becomes sharp. Stop and rest if pain reaches 8 out of 10.

This is the general ClapMove rule. This exercise has no extra stop rule of its own.

  • Pain 6 out of 10 or more: choose an easier exercise.
  • Pain 8 out of 10 or more: stop and rest.

Equipment needed

  • Works at the gym

barbell

Gym

  • barbell (No safe home substitute has been reviewed yet.)

Dosage

3

Sets

10

Reps / Time

60 sec

Rest

2 up / 2 down

Tempo

Step-by-Step Guide

Set up

  • Put one end of barbell in corner or landmine attachment
  • Hold other end at shoulder height
  • Stand facing the barbell at slight angle
  1. Landmine Press - Step 1 of 5: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart

    Step 1 of 5

    Stand with feet shoulder-width apart

  2. Landmine Press - Step 2 of 5: Press the barbell up and forward

    Step 2 of 5

    Press the barbell up and forward

  3. Landmine Press - Step 3 of 5: Fully extend arm

    Step 3 of 5

    Fully extend arm

  4. Landmine Press - Step 4 of 5: Lower slowly to shoulder

    Step 4 of 5

    Lower slowly to shoulder

  5. Landmine Press - Step 5 of 5: Repeat

    Step 5 of 5

    Repeat

Breathing

  • Breathe out as you press
  • Breathe in as you lower

Form Cues

  • Press up and out
  • Keep core tight
  • Control the bar path
  • Don't lean back

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Leaning back
  • Not extending fully
  • Losing core control
  • Going too fast

Safety Information

Good for shoulder issues. Angle is more friendly.

Progressions

Add weight or do kneeling version

Regressions

Use lighter barbell or both hands