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Half-kneeling landmine press

At home Everyone

MediumAbout 5 minOn your own

Pressing a barbell up and forward on an angle. A shoulder-friendly press that suits throwers better than pressing straight overhead.

Video: Muscle & Strength

Also: Standing version

Set up

One end of a barbell in a landmine or wedged in a corner. Kneel on one knee and hold the free end at your shoulder in the hand on the same side as the down knee.

You need: A barbell in a landmine or a corner

Steps

  1. Breathe in and brace
  2. Press up and forward until the arm is straight
  3. Lower slowly back to the shoulder
  4. Do the reps, then swap

Coaching points

Adjust it

Easier

A lighter bar or fewer reps.

Harder

Do it standing.