How to Do Landmine Squat And Press

Landmine Squat And Press is a full body exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Full body

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Landmine Squat And Press

  1. 01Stand with feet shoulder-width apart holding the end of the barbell at chest height with both hands.
  2. 02Pivot the hips back and bend the knees until the thighs are parallel to the floor.
  3. 03Drive through the heels to stand while simultaneously pushing the barbell up and away from the body.
  4. 04Lock the elbows out at the top of the press while leaning slightly into the bar.
  5. 05Lower the bar back to the chest in a controlled arc before starting the next rep.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Landmine Squat And Press

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.
  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Quads Extends the knee, driving squats, lunges and jumps.
  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Biceps Bends the elbow and curls weight toward the shoulder.

Stabilisers

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

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

If the bar hits the chest during the press, adjust the stance backward to create a more diagonal pressing angle.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Landmine Squat And Press questions

What muscles does Landmine Squat And Press work?

Landmine Squat And Press is catalogued as a full body exercise in A90 Training Club, with the full body as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Landmine Squat And Press correctly?

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart holding the end of the barbell at chest height with both hands. Pivot the hips back and bend the knees until the thighs are parallel to the floor. Drive through the heels to stand while simultaneously pushing the barbell up and away from the body. Lock the elbows out at the top of the press while leaning slightly into the bar. Lower the bar back to the chest in a controlled arc before starting the next rep.

What is the A90 coach tip for Landmine Squat And Press?

If the bar hits the chest during the press, adjust the stance backward to create a more diagonal pressing angle.

Is Landmine Squat And Press suitable for beginners?

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

Do you need equipment for Landmine Squat And Press?

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

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