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Landmine Meadows Row

IntermediateStrengthTier T3

Stand side-on to an anchored landmine bar with one leg in front. Grip the thick end of the bar overhand. Pull the elbow wide and high to row it toward your ribs, then lower it under control.

Targets: Shoulder
Muscles: Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Middle Trapezius

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

8

Reps / Time

60 sec

Rest

controlled

Tempo

Step-by-Step Guide

Set up

  • Stand perpendicular to the anchored bar with one leg in front.
  • Grip the thick sleeve with an overhand grip.
  1. She stands side-on to the anchored barbell, her right leg in front, hinged slightly forward over the free bar end.

    Step 1 of 5

    Stand perpendicular to the anchored bar with one leg in front.

  2. She has gripped the thick free sleeve of the bar overhand, her arm hanging toward the floor, the stagger held.

    Step 2 of 5

    Grip the thick barbell sleeve with an overhand grip.

  3. Her right elbow drives wide and high, pulling the bar sleeve up toward her ribcage, the staggered stance steady.

    Step 3 of 5

    Pull the elbow wide and high, rowing the sleeve up toward the ribs.

  4. The bar sleeve lowers under control as her right arm extends toward the floor, the perpendicular stance held.

    Step 4 of 5

    Lower the sleeve back under control to arm's length, ready for the next pull.

  5. She stands side-on to the anchored barbell, her right leg in front, hinged slightly forward over the free bar end.

    Step 5 of 5

    Stand perpendicular to the anchored bar with one leg in front.

Safety Information

Anyone with a shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, back or balance problem should ask a physical therapist or physician before attempting this exercise and stop at pain or dizziness. Keep the perpendicular stance, the overhand sleeve grip and the wide-high elbow. Stop if the exercise causes pain or you become unwell. Seek appropriate professional advice about symptoms or suitability.