Landmine Squat to Press: How-to, Tips & More
The Landmine Squat to Press is a beginner compound exercise for your quads. You do it with barbell and landmine attachment. It is a good fit when your goal is strength.
Besides the quads, it also works your shoulders, glutes and triceps, so it fits well in a session that trains those muscles together.
Muscles worked
Quads
Primary
Shoulders
Secondary
Glutes
Secondary
Triceps
Secondary
How to do the Landmine Squat to Press
- Hold the end of a landmine bar at your chest with both hands.
- Squat down until your thighs are at least parallel.
- Drive up and press the bar up and forward.
- Bring it back to your chest as you squat again.
Landmine Squat to Press tips
- One smooth movement from squat to press.
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
Compound
Landmine Squat to Press alternatives
More quads exercises
All Fours Quad Stretch
Bodyweight
Assisted Pistol Squat
Chair
Barbell Lunge
Barbell
Barbell Split Squat
Barbell
Barbell Step Up
Barbell
Barbell Thruster
Barbell
Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Landmine Squat to Press work?
The Landmine Squat to Press mainly works your quads, with help from your shoulders, glutes and triceps.
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 Squat to Press good for beginners?
Yes. The Landmine Squat to 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 Squat to Press?
You need barbell and landmine attachment.
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