Landmine Press Repeatable AMRAP
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AMRAP 12
8-12 Landmine Press reps
8 controlled air squats
Keep every round within a consistent pace
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Landmine Press — Technique Guide
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By Borja Bes — CrossFit Athlete & Hyrox Finisher
Landmine Press is an angled single-arm press that sits between horizontal and vertical pressing. Equipment: Landmine attachment, Barbell, Weight plates. To establish a repeatable position, face the loaded end in a split stance and hold the sleeve near one shoulder with the wrist stacked. From there, press the bar forward and upward along its fixed arc, reach without shrugging, and return to the shoulder under control. The movement belongs in deliberate strength, accessory, or compatible conditioning work rather than being added randomly for novelty. Secure the landmine base and leave room for the bar arc; do not improvise an unstable corner setup. Select resistance that preserves the intended pattern from the first repetition to the last.
Quick answer
Landmine Press is an angled single-arm press that sits between horizontal and vertical pressing. Use repeatable sets of Landmine Press and scale before breathing speed causes range of motion or control to disappear.
Muscles Worked
DeltoidsUpper chestTricepsCore
Equipment
Landmine attachmentBarbellWeight plates
Best For, Avoid If, and Scaling
| Best for | 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 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: face the loaded end in a split stance and hold the sleeve near one shoulder with the wrist stacked. |
| Scaling | Use an empty bar or a tall-kneeling two-hand press. |
How to Do the Landmine Press
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Prepare the equipment and space: face the loaded end in a split stance and hold the sleeve near one shoulder with the wrist stacked.
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Brace before creating tension and confirm that the working joints feel comfortable.
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Perform the repetition: press the bar forward and upward along its fixed arc, reach without shrugging, and return to the shoulder under control.
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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: face the loaded end in a split stance and hold the sleeve near one shoulder with the wrist stacked.
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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: Secure the landmine base and leave room for the bar arc; do not improvise an unstable corner setup.
Coaching Tips
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Focus on this action: press the bar forward and upward along its fixed arc, reach without shrugging, and return to the shoulder under control.
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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 or a tall-kneeling two-hand press.
Harder / Advanced
Add load, use a strict single-arm stance, or pause near lockout.
Training Examples
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Landmine Press Conditioning Intervals
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Every 3:00 x 6 rounds
8-12 Landmine Press reps
8 controlled bodyweight reps
Rest for the remainder; avoid a first-round sprint
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should Landmine Press appear in a workout?
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 Landmine Press?
Use an empty bar or a tall-kneeling two-hand press. Once every repetition is stable, progress with this option: Add load, use a strict single-arm stance, or pause near lockout.
What is the main safety check for Landmine Press?
Secure the landmine base and leave room for the bar arc; do not improvise an unstable corner setup.
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