How to Do Landmine Chest Press

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

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Landmine Chest Press

  1. 01Stand at the end of the barbell and cup the end of the sleeve with both hands at chest height.
  2. 02Lean slightly forward into the bar with feet in a staggered or hip-width stance.
  3. 03Exhale and press the barbell away from the chest until the elbows reach full extension.
  4. 04Squeeze the palms together at the top of the rep to increase inner chest activation.
  5. 05Inhale and lower the bar back to the sternum with the elbows tucked at a 45 degree angle.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by 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

Press the bar in a slight arc away from the body rather than a vertical line to maximize pectoral engagement.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Landmine Chest Press questions

What muscles does Landmine Chest Press work?

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 Landmine Chest Press correctly?

Stand at the end of the barbell and cup the end of the sleeve with both hands at chest height. Lean slightly forward into the bar with feet in a staggered or hip-width stance. Exhale and press the barbell away from the chest until the elbows reach full extension. Squeeze the palms together at the top of the rep to increase inner chest activation. Inhale and lower the bar back to the sternum with the elbows tucked at a 45 degree angle.

What is the A90 coach tip for Landmine Chest Press?

Press the bar in a slight arc away from the body rather than a vertical line to maximize pectoral engagement.

Is Landmine Chest Press suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Landmine Chest Press?

No. Landmine Chest Press is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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