How to do it
Wrap your thumb firmly around the sleeve to keep the bar from rolling out.
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Stand next to the end of a landmine bar with your feet shoulder-width apart.
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Grasp the barbell sleeve with the hand closest to the weights.
- 3
Keeping your arm straight, lift the barbell out to the side until it is parallel with the floor.
- 4
Lower the barbell back down to your side with control.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
Expert tip
Keep your movements controlled and avoid using momentum to lift the weight, ensuring your shoulders are doing the work.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbow as the weight rises
- ✕Rocking the torso to swing the bar upward
- ✕Lifting the bar above shoulder height