How to do it
Pause for one second at the top of each repetition before lowering.
- 1
Position yourself on the landmine machine, lying face down with your chest against the pad.
- 2
Grasp the handles with both hands.
- 3
Pull the handles towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 4
Slowly lower the handles back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain a neutral spine and avoid jerking the weight; use a controlled motion to engage the back muscles effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows out wide during the pull
- ✕Lifting the chest off the support pad
- ✕Craning the neck upward