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Landmine rotation

At home Everyone

MediumAbout 5 minOn your own

Moving the end of a barbell from side to side in an arc with straight arms. Trains the trunk to turn and to control the turn.

Video: Muscle & Strength

Set up

One end of a barbell in a landmine or a corner. Stand facing it, feet wider than the shoulders, holding the free end with both hands, arms straight out in front.

You need: A barbell in a landmine or a corner

Steps

  1. Lower the bar in an arc towards one hip, turning the shoulders
  2. Bring it back up over the middle
  3. Then down to the other side

Coaching points

Adjust it

Easier

A smaller arc.

Harder

Add weight to the bar.