Landmine press

A diagonal single-arm press with a landmine that is friendly to the shoulder.

• Muscle group: Shoulders
• Equipment: Barbell
• Difficulty: Beginner

Also known as: Landmine shoulder press, Single-arm landmine press, Landminepres, Skråpres med landmine

How to do it

1. Place one end of the bar in a landmine anchor and hold the other end at your shoulder in a staggered stance.
2. Brace your core and press the bar up and forward in a smooth arc until your arm is extended.
3. Lower the bar slowly back to the shoulder without leaning back.

Common mistakes

• Leaning back and arching the lower back to finish the press.
• Letting the elbow flare out to the side instead of staying in the arc of the bar.

Alternatives

• Dumbbell shoulder press
• Overhead press
• Arnold press
• Machine shoulder press
• Incline dumbbell press

Watch a video demonstration on YouTube

“The Experts Guide To The Landmine Press | Sean Hyson” by Onnit (opens YouTube)

General technique guidance, not individual advice. Stop if something hurts and talk to a professional about injuries.