Landmine Push Press: How-to, Tips & More

The Landmine Push Press is a beginner compound exercise for your shoulders. You do it with barbell and landmine attachment, one side at a time. It is a good fit when your goal is strength.

Besides the shoulders, it also works your triceps and quads, so it fits well in a session that trains those muscles together.

Muscles worked

Shoulders muscle

Shoulders

Primary

Triceps muscle

Triceps

Secondary

Quads muscle

Quads

Secondary

How to do the Landmine Push Press

  1. Hold the end of the landmine bar at your shoulder with one hand.
  2. Dip a few inches at the knees.
  3. Drive up through your legs and press the bar up and forward.
  4. Lower it back to your shoulder, then switch sides after the set.

Landmine Push Press tips

  • Use your legs to move more weight than a strict press.

Sets and reps

Most lifters do well with 6 to 12 reps per set, and 6 to 12 reps is where this exercise tends to work best. Use a weight that leaves one or two reps in reserve on every set, and add weight once you can complete all your sets at the top of the range. It also works well in a superset with an exercise for the opposite muscles.

Equipment

Barbell, Landmine attachment

Type

Compound

Landmine Push Press alternatives

More shoulders exercises

Frequently asked questions

What muscles does the Landmine Push Press work?

The Landmine Push Press mainly works your shoulders, with help from your triceps and quads.

How many sets and reps should I do?

A good starting point is 6 to 12 reps per set, and many lifters get the best results between 6 to 12 reps. Use a weight that leaves one or two reps in reserve.

Is the Landmine Push Press good for beginners?

Yes. The Landmine Push Press is considered beginner and is a good choice if you are new to training. Start light and focus on form.

What equipment do I need for the Landmine Push Press?

You need barbell and landmine attachment.

Landmine Push Press demonstration

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