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Single-Arm Landmine Press
A one-arm press on an angled landmine barbell that blends vertical and horizontal pressing, offering shoulder-friendly overhead work and strong anti-rotation core demand.
ShouldersBarbellIncline press
GoLightWeight mediasingle-arm-landmine-press
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Primary
Anterior deltoids
Secondary
Upper pectoralsTricepsSerratus anteriorObliques
Equipment
Barbell
Pattern
Incline press
Setup
- 01Anchor one end of a barbell in a landmine attachment or a corner.
- 02Stand facing the anchor in a staggered or shoulder-width stance.
- 03Hold the free end of the bar at shoulder height in one hand.
- 04Brace the core and square the hips toward the anchor point.
Execution
- 01Press the bar up and away along its natural arc until the elbow is fully extended.
- 02Let the shoulder blade glide forward at the top to reach long.
- 03Lower the bar back to the front of the shoulder under control.
- 04Complete all reps on one side, then switch hands.
Checkpoints
- -Hips and shoulders stay square; no twisting to help the press.
- -The bar path follows the fixed arc without wobbling side to side.
- -The elbow finishes fully extended with a forward reach.
- -The rib cage stays down rather than flaring at lockout.
Common mistakes
- -Leaning away from the working arm to shorten the press.
- -Standing too far from the anchor and turning it into a front raise.
- -Cutting the reach at the top and skipping the serratus work.
- -Letting the wrist bend back under the sleeve of the bar.
Programming notes
- -Use 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps per arm.
- -A strong choice when straight overhead pressing irritates the shoulder.
- -Start with the weaker arm and match its reps with the stronger side.
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