Half-Kneeling Landmine Press Repeatable AMRAP
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AMRAP 12
8-12 Half-Kneeling Landmine Press reps
8 controlled air squats
Keep every round within a consistent pace
Landmine
Half-Kneeling Landmine Press — Technique Guide
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By Borja Bes — CrossFit Athlete & Hyrox Finisher
Half-Kneeling Landmine Press is a stable angled press that removes leg drive and challenges the trunk to stay square. Equipment: Landmine attachment, Barbell, Weight plates. To establish a repeatable position, kneel with the knee opposite the pressing arm down, squeeze the rear glute, and hold the sleeve at the shoulder. From there, press along the bar path without rotating the pelvis, finish tall, and lower to the same rack position. The movement belongs in deliberate strength, accessory, or compatible conditioning work rather than being added randomly for novelty. Pad the knee and reduce load if the torso leans or the front knee loses alignment. Select resistance that preserves the intended pattern from the first repetition to the last.
Quick answer
Half-Kneeling Landmine Press is a stable angled press that removes leg drive and challenges the trunk to stay square. Use repeatable sets of Half-Kneeling Landmine Press and scale before breathing speed causes range of motion or control to disappear.
Muscles Worked
DeltoidsUpper chestTricepsObliques
Equipment
Landmine attachmentBarbellWeight plates
Best For, Avoid If, and Scaling
| Best for | Half-Kneeling Landmine Press conditioning when the goal is repeatable output through deltoids and upper chest, with a version that matches the athlete's current capacity. |
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| Avoid if | Avoid or scale Half-Kneeling Landmine Press if pain changes the movement or the intended position cannot be controlled. Correct this common fault before adding volume: skipping the setup details: kneel with the knee opposite the pressing arm down, squeeze the rear glute, and hold the sleeve at the shoulder. |
| Scaling | Use an empty bar and a two-hand grip. |
How to Do the Half-Kneeling Landmine Press
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Prepare the equipment and space: kneel with the knee opposite the pressing arm down, squeeze the rear glute, and hold the sleeve at the shoulder.
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Brace before creating tension and confirm that the working joints feel comfortable.
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Perform the repetition: press along the bar path without rotating the pelvis, finish tall, and lower to the same rack position.
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Pause briefly in the strongest position instead of using momentum to rush through it.
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Return under control, reset balance and tension, then begin the next repetition.
Common Mistakes
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Skipping the setup details: kneel with the knee opposite the pressing arm down, squeeze the rear glute, and hold the sleeve at the shoulder.
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Using more resistance than can be controlled through the complete range.
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Turning a strength or accessory movement into a rushed conditioning repetition.
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Ignoring the main safety boundary: Pad the knee and reduce load if the torso leans or the front knee loses alignment.
Coaching Tips
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Focus on this action: press along the bar path without rotating the pelvis, finish tall, and lower to the same rack position.
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Use a smooth return; the eccentric phase should look as organised as the working phase.
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End the set when posture, joint alignment, or anchor stability changes.
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Progress tension or load only after every repetition follows the same path.
Scaling Options
Easier / Beginner
Use an empty bar and a two-hand grip.
Harder / Advanced
Use one arm, add a pause, or narrow the kneeling base.
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Half-Kneeling Landmine Press Conditioning Intervals
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Every 3:00 x 6 rounds
8-12 Half-Kneeling Landmine Press reps
8 controlled bodyweight reps
Rest for the remainder; avoid a first-round sprint
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should Half-Kneeling Landmine Press appear in a workout?
Half-Kneeling Landmine Press works best when its movement pattern and setup match the session. Use it for controlled strength, accessory, or specifically compatible conditioning work, not simply to increase exercise count.
How should I scale Half-Kneeling Landmine Press?
Use an empty bar and a two-hand grip. Once every repetition is stable, progress with this option: Use one arm, add a pause, or narrow the kneeling base.
What is the main safety check for Half-Kneeling Landmine Press?
Pad the knee and reduce load if the torso leans or the front knee loses alignment.
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