How to Do Barbell Landmine Chest Press

Barbell Landmine Chest Press is a chest exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Landmine Chest Press

  1. 01Stand facing the landmine and grasp the end of the barbell with one hand in front of the shoulder.
  2. 02Step into a staggered stance to provide a stable base of support for the trunk.
  3. 03Press the barbell diagonally upward until the arm is fully extended, tracking the path of the landmine sleeve.
  4. 04Lower the bar back to the chest under control, feeling a stretch in the pectoral muscle.
  5. 05Reset the breath and brace the core between each repetition to prevent trunk rotation.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Landmine Chest Press

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the elbow tucked at a 45-degree angle to the torso to protect the shoulder joint and maximize pectoral fiber recruitment.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Landmine Chest Press questions

What muscles does Barbell Landmine Chest Press work?

Barbell Landmine Chest Press is catalogued as a chest exercise in A90 Training Club, with the chest as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Landmine Chest Press correctly?

Stand facing the landmine and grasp the end of the barbell with one hand in front of the shoulder. Step into a staggered stance to provide a stable base of support for the trunk. Press the barbell diagonally upward until the arm is fully extended, tracking the path of the landmine sleeve. Lower the bar back to the chest under control, feeling a stretch in the pectoral muscle. Reset the breath and brace the core between each repetition to prevent trunk rotation.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Landmine Chest Press?

Keep the elbow tucked at a 45-degree angle to the torso to protect the shoulder joint and maximize pectoral fiber recruitment.

Is Barbell Landmine Chest Press suitable for beginners?

Barbell Landmine Chest Press is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Landmine Chest Press?

Barbell Landmine Chest Press uses barbell.

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