Landmine Chest Press

Body region

• Chest
• Arms
• Shoulders

Muscles

Main

• Pectoralis Major

Helps

• Deltoid
• Serratus Anterior
• Triceps

Holds

• Rectus Abdominis
• External Oblique
• Internal Oblique

Equipment

• Landmine

Technique

1. Secure a barbell in a landmine post and stand holding the end of the bar with both hands at chest level.
2. Take a staggered stance with a slight forward lean and braced abs.
3. Press the bar out and up until the arms are straight.
4. Return the bar to the chest under control.

Cues

• Push through the front foot to transfer force.
• Keep the hands stacked behind the bar sleeve.

Common mistakes

• Leaning too far back and turning it into a shoulder press.
• Allowing the bar to pull the shoulders forward at the bottom.
• Using a loaded end that is too heavy to control.

Alternatives

• Standing Landmine Press
• Half-Kneeling Landmine Press