How to Do Landmine Kneeling Twist

Landmine Kneeling Twist is a core exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Landmine Kneeling Twist

  1. 01Kneel on both knees facing the landmine and grasp the end of the barbell with both hands at chest height.
  2. 02Extend the arms fully in front of the sternum while gripping the bar securely.
  3. 03Rotate the barbell in an arc toward one hip, rotating the shoulders while keeping the hips facing forward.
  4. 04Reverse the arc to bring the bar back to the center and then rotate to the opposite hip.
  5. 05Exhale sharply during the rotation to maximize engagement of the oblique muscles.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Landmine Kneeling Twist

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

Tap to explore manually

Primary movers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.

Stabilisers

  • 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 arms straight and pivot on the back foot to ensure the rotation comes from the mid-back rather than the lower spine.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Landmine Kneeling Twist questions

What muscles does Landmine Kneeling Twist work?

Landmine Kneeling Twist is catalogued as a core exercise in A90 Training Club, with the core as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Landmine Kneeling Twist correctly?

Kneel on both knees facing the landmine and grasp the end of the barbell with both hands at chest height. Extend the arms fully in front of the sternum while gripping the bar securely. Rotate the barbell in an arc toward one hip, rotating the shoulders while keeping the hips facing forward. Reverse the arc to bring the bar back to the center and then rotate to the opposite hip. Exhale sharply during the rotation to maximize engagement of the oblique muscles.

What is the A90 coach tip for Landmine Kneeling Twist?

Keep the arms straight and pivot on the back foot to ensure the rotation comes from the mid-back rather than the lower spine.

Is Landmine Kneeling Twist suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Landmine Kneeling Twist?

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

A90 Intelligence

Put this into a real plan.

A90 Intelligence programmes landmine kneeling twist into a 30, 60 or 90 day plan built around your equipment, then adjusts it as you train.

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Free to download · 7 day free trial · Cancel anytime