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How to Do Landmine Press

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Form Cues

  1. 1

    Kneel or stand holding the end of the barbell at shoulder height, press straight up and forward in an arc until arm is fully extended

  2. 2

    Keep core braced and avoid leaning back throughout the movement

  3. 3

    If kneeling, use a tall-kneeling position on the opposite-side knee for a stable, anti-rotation base

  4. 4

    Control the descent back to the shoulder rather than letting the bar drop

Common Mistakes

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    Using body momentum to press the bar — keep the torso upright and let the shoulder do the work

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    Letting the torso rotate toward the pressing arm — brace the core to resist that rotation

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    Rushing the arc path — the bar should travel in a smooth, controlled line, not a jerky push

Equipment Variations

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    Dumbbell overhead press as direct substitute

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    Cable shoulder press for similar arc pattern

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