Best Beginner Back Workouts With Landmine
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Landmines are specialized equipment used with a barbell, enabling a fixed pivot point for diverse exercise movements.
These workouts target the back muscles, responsible for pulling and various shoulder activities, such as rows and pull-ups.
Beginner exercises focus on simplicity, with beginner-level movements featuring reduced weight to accommodate learning while delivering a robust workout.
These routines are tailored for individuals with less than one year of training experience and offer a safe and efficient entry into strength training.
The 3 Best Beginner Back Exercises with Landmine
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1. Landmine Row
Landmine Row demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED593,522Back Strength90 mScoreBack
Barbells
LandmineThe Landmine Row is a strength exercise that mainly works your back, shoulders, and biceps. It uses a landmine to create a unique movement, helping increase muscle mass and strength while varying your workout routine.
How to do it
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, straddling the barbell, and face away from the landmine anchor.
- Engage your core and keep your back straight.
- Bend your knees slightly, hinge at your hips, and grip the barbell near the base.
- Lift the barbell to knee height by extending your hips.
- Pull the barbell towards your lower ribcage or chest by bending your elbows.
- Lower the barbell back to the starting position.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps40lbs28reps40lbs38reps40lbs2. Single Arm Landmine Row
Single Arm Landmine Row demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED247,726Back Strength80 mScoreBack
Barbells
LandmineThe Single Arm Landmine Row is an exercise that targets your back muscles. By using one arm at a time, you can focus on building strength evenly and improving stability.
How to do it
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, facing away from the landmine anchor.
- Brace your core to maintain a neutral spine.
- Bend your knees slightly and hinge at your hips to reach for the barbell with your right hand.
- Lift the barbell to knee height by extending your hips.
- Pull the barbell towards your lower ribcage or until a plate touches your chest with your right elbow.
- Lower the barbell back to the starting position and repeat on the left side.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps25lbs28reps25lbs38reps25lbs3. Meadow Landmine Row
Meadow Landmine Row demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED41,297Back Strength75 mScoreBack
Landmine
BarbellsThe Meadow Landmine Row is a back exercise using a landmine attachment and dumbbell. It helps strengthen your upper back while allowing for independent movement of each side, ensuring balanced muscle development.
How to do it
- Stand with one leg back, near the landmine.
- Lean forward and grab the landmine with your palm facing you, keeping your shoulder aligned over the end of it.
- Lift the landmine with your upper back, keeping your elbow out at a 45-degree angle.
- Hold the position for a moment at the top, then lower the weight back down.
- Keep your back straight, shoulders back, and core tight for stability.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps25lbs28reps25lbs38reps25lbs
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