1 / 6Landmine Triceps Press
Holding the end of a landmine bar at shoulder height with the elbow pointing forward, you straighten the arm to press the bar up and away. It is a joint-friendly way to load the triceps.
TricepsShoulders
- Level
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Main muscle
- Triceps
- Also works
- Shoulders
- Beginner sets
- 3 × 10–15
- Rest
- 60 seconds
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See the app · coming soonHow to do it
- 1Hold the end of a landmine bar in one hand at shoulder height.
- 2Keep your elbow pointing forward.
- 3Straighten your arm to press the bar up and away.
- 4Lower it slowly, then switch sides.
Common mistakes
- Letting the elbow drop and drift out
- Pushing with the shoulder instead of the elbow
- Twisting the torso
Tips
- Keep the elbow pointing forward and still
- Straighten only at the elbow to press the bar away
- Lower slowly back to the shoulder, then switch sides
Questions
Why use a landmine for triceps?
The bar moves in a natural arc, which many people find easier on the elbows and shoulders.
How many reps?
Three sets of 10 to 12 per arm.
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