Landmine Press: Pros, Cons, Variations, And Alternative

By: Elinor Emesz and Igor Klibanov

So you want more pressing strength, stronger shoulder muscles and pecs, and maybe some carryover to athletic activities. Or hey, maybe you just want to look cool in the gym. You might have seen YouTubers and Instagrammers doing landmine presses, not only improving their strength, but looking cool doing it. Maybe you want to as well, so you decide to figure out how to include it in your routine. That’s exactly what I’ll help you do in this article. Think of it this as
sort of a landmine press guide.

I’ll cover:

● What is a landmine press?

● Muscles worked

● How to do a standing landmine press

● Common mistakes to avoid

● Landmine press benefits

● Drawbacks

● Landmine press variations

● Alternatives

● Programming recommendations

Before we jump in, you’re probably wondering what makes me qualified to talk about landmine presses. So, I’d like to introduce myself. Hi.

I’m Igor.

I’m a 7-time author on fitness and nutrition, including the book Run Faster, Jump Higher, Go Farther. I am also the CEO and owner of Fitness Solutions Plus, and have been selected as one of the top 5 personal trainers in Toronto.