How to Do Landmine Kneeling Overhead Press

Landmine Kneeling Overhead Press is a shoulders exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Landmine Kneeling Overhead Press

  1. 01Kneel on both knees with the end of the barbell held in one hand at shoulder height.
  2. 02Position the feet and knees hip-width apart and squeeze the glutes to stabilize the pelvis.
  3. 03Press the barbell upward and slightly forward until the arm is fully extended.
  4. 04Lower the barbell back to the shoulder under control while resisting any rotation in the torso.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Landmine Kneeling Overhead Press

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

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

Maintain a slight forward lean in the torso to allow the shoulder blade to rotate naturally during the overhead press.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Landmine Kneeling Overhead Press questions

What muscles does Landmine Kneeling Overhead Press work?

Landmine Kneeling Overhead Press is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Landmine Kneeling Overhead Press correctly?

Kneel on both knees with the end of the barbell held in one hand at shoulder height. Position the feet and knees hip-width apart and squeeze the glutes to stabilize the pelvis. Press the barbell upward and slightly forward until the arm is fully extended. Lower the barbell back to the shoulder under control while resisting any rotation in the torso.

What is the A90 coach tip for Landmine Kneeling Overhead Press?

Maintain a slight forward lean in the torso to allow the shoulder blade to rotate naturally during the overhead press.

Is Landmine Kneeling Overhead Press suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Landmine Kneeling Overhead Press?

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

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