Landmine Clean and Press Repeatable AMRAP
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AMRAP 12
8-12 Landmine Clean and Press reps
8 controlled air squats
Keep every round within a consistent pace
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Landmine Clean and Press — Technique Guide
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By Borja Bes — CrossFit Athlete & Hyrox Finisher
Landmine Clean and Press is a unilateral power sequence that moves the sleeve from below the hip to the shoulder and then overhead on an angle. Equipment: Landmine attachment, Barbell, Weight plates. To establish a repeatable position, stand beside the sleeve in an athletic stance, grip it securely, and brace before initiating the clean. From there, extend the hips to guide the sleeve to the shoulder, stabilise, then press along the bar arc before reversing carefully. The movement belongs in deliberate strength, accessory, or compatible conditioning work rather than being added randomly for novelty. Treat this as intermediate skill work, not a high-speed fatigue movement; learn the turnover with an empty bar. Select resistance that preserves the intended pattern from the first repetition to the last.
Quick answer
Landmine Clean and Press is a unilateral power sequence that moves the sleeve from below the hip to the shoulder and then overhead on an angle. Use repeatable sets of Landmine Clean and Press and scale before breathing speed causes range of motion or control to disappear.
Muscles Worked
GlutesHamstringsDeltoidsTricepsCore
Equipment
Landmine attachmentBarbellWeight plates
Best For, Avoid If, and Scaling
| Best for | Landmine Clean and Press conditioning when the goal is repeatable output through glutes and hamstrings, with a version that matches the athlete's current capacity. |
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| Avoid if | Avoid or scale Landmine Clean and Press if pain changes the movement or the intended position cannot be controlled. Correct this common fault before adding volume: skipping the setup details: stand beside the sleeve in an athletic stance, grip it securely, and brace before initiating the clean. |
| Scaling | Practise the landmine clean and press as two separate drills with no added plates. |
How to Do the Landmine Clean and Press
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Prepare the equipment and space: stand beside the sleeve in an athletic stance, grip it securely, and brace before initiating the clean.
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Brace before creating tension and confirm that the working joints feel comfortable.
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Perform the repetition: extend the hips to guide the sleeve to the shoulder, stabilise, then press along the bar arc before reversing carefully.
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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: stand beside the sleeve in an athletic stance, grip it securely, and brace before initiating the clean.
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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: Treat this as intermediate skill work, not a high-speed fatigue movement; learn the turnover with an empty bar.
Coaching Tips
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Focus on this action: extend the hips to guide the sleeve to the shoulder, stabilise, then press along the bar arc before reversing carefully.
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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
Practise the landmine clean and press as two separate drills with no added plates.
Harder / Advanced
Add light load or link controlled alternating repetitions without sacrificing the catch.
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Landmine Clean and Press Conditioning Intervals
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Every 3:00 x 6 rounds
8-12 Landmine Clean and Press reps
8 controlled bodyweight reps
Rest for the remainder; avoid a first-round sprint
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should Landmine Clean and Press appear in a workout?
Landmine Clean and 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 Landmine Clean and Press?
Practise the landmine clean and press as two separate drills with no added plates. Once every repetition is stable, progress with this option: Add light load or link controlled alternating repetitions without sacrificing the catch.
What is the main safety check for Landmine Clean and Press?
Treat this as intermediate skill work, not a high-speed fatigue movement; learn the turnover with an empty bar.
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