Landmine Rotation: How-to, Tips & More
The Landmine Rotation is a beginner isolation exercise for your obliques. You do it with barbell and landmine attachment, one side at a time. It is a good fit when your goal is muscle growth.
Besides the obliques, it also works your abs, so it fits well in a session that trains those muscles together.
Muscles worked
Obliques
Primary
Abs
Secondary
How to do the Landmine Rotation
- Stand facing the landmine and hold the end of the bar overhead with straight arms.
- Rotate the bar down to one hip, turning your trunk.
- Bring it back up over your head.
- Rotate down to the other side.
Landmine Rotation tips
- Keep your arms straight and let the trunk do the work.
Sets and reps
Most lifters do well with 8 to 15 reps per set, and 8 to 15 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
Isolation
Landmine Rotation alternatives
More obliques exercises
45 Degree Side Bend
Hyperextension bench
Dumbbell Side Bend
Dumbbells
Hanging Oblique Knee Raise
Pull up bar
Heel Touches
Bodyweight
Kettlebell Windmill
Kettlebells
Oblique Crunch
Bodyweight
Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Landmine Rotation work?
The Landmine Rotation mainly works your obliques, with help from your abs.
How many sets and reps should I do?
A good starting point is 8 to 15 reps per set, and many lifters get the best results between 8 to 15 reps. Use a weight that leaves one or two reps in reserve.
Is the Landmine Rotation good for beginners?
Yes. The Landmine Rotation 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 Rotation?
You need barbell and landmine attachment.
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