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Single-Arm Landmine Press

Barbell · Vertical Push · Compound

Anterior DeltoidUpper Chest TricepsSerratus AnteriorCore Joint friendly

Default prescription & biomechanics

Primary muscles
Anterior Deltoid, Upper Chest
Secondary muscles
Triceps, Serratus Anterior, Core
Equipment
Barbell
Movement pattern
Vertical Push (Push force)
Difficulty
Beginner
Working rep range
8-12 reps per set
Between-set interval
90 seconds rest
Intensity & MET
High (6.5 MET)

Step-by-step coaching cues

  1. Stand or half-kneel holding the end of a landmine barbell at your front shoulder.
  2. Brace your core and press the bar upward and forward along its natural arc.
  3. Reach slightly with your shoulder blade at the top to engage the serratus anterior.

Joint & safety considerations

No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Single-Arm Landmine Press. Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.

Biomechanical alternatives & swaps

Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.

Exercise Relationship Equipment
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Floor-Seated Barbell or Dumbbell Z-Press Dumbbell swap Dumbbell
Seated Arnold Dumbbell Press Dumbbell swap Dumbbell
Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press Dumbbell swap Dumbbell

From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.