How to do it
Press your feet firmly into the floor for leverage.
- 1
Position yourself on the landmine machine with your chest against the pad.
- 2
Grasp the handles with both hands and keep your feet flat on the floor.
- 3
Pull the handles towards your torso while keeping your elbows close to your body.
- 4
Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
- 5
Slowly return the handles to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement to avoid lower back strain and ensure maximum engagement of the upper back muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting the torso off the chest pad
- ✕Flaring the elbows out wide
- ✕Partially lowering the weight