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Best Chest And Back Workouts With Landmine

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Landmines involve utilizing a barbell fixed on one end to the floor, allowing the other end to move freely to perform various unique exercises.

Chest exercises primarily engage the pectoral muscles located on the front of the torso through horizontal presses and adduction movements.

The back muscle group, situated on the upper back between the shoulders, is mainly responsible for pulling actions and can be targeted with rows and similar exercises.

By combining chest and back workouts, you efficiently engage opposing muscle groups, facilitating balanced push and pull movements.

Incorporating the landmine apparatus enables a diverse range of motion to enhance muscle activation and adaptability.

The 3 Best Chest and Back Exercises with Landmine

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  • 1. Landmine Row

    Landmine Row demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    593,522
    Back Strength
    90 mScore
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    Barbells
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    Landmine

    The 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

    1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, straddling the barbell, and face away from the landmine anchor.
    2. Engage your core and keep your back straight.
    3. Bend your knees slightly, hinge at your hips, and grip the barbell near the base.
    4. Lift the barbell to knee height by extending your hips.
    5. Pull the barbell towards your lower ribcage or chest by bending your elbows.
    6. Lower the barbell back to the starting position.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    55lbs
    2
    8reps
    55lbs
    3
    8reps
    55lbs
  • 2. Single Arm Landmine Row

    Single Arm Landmine Row demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    247,726
    Back Strength
    80 mScore
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    Barbells
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    Landmine

    The 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

    1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, facing away from the landmine anchor.
    2. Brace your core to maintain a neutral spine.
    3. Bend your knees slightly and hinge at your hips to reach for the barbell with your right hand.
    4. Lift the barbell to knee height by extending your hips.
    5. Pull the barbell towards your lower ribcage or until a plate touches your chest with your right elbow.
    6. Lower the barbell back to the starting position and repeat on the left side.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    30lbs
    2
    8reps
    30lbs
    3
    8reps
    30lbs
  • 3. Meadow Landmine Row

    Meadow Landmine Row demonstration video — proper form for this exercise.
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    41,297
    Back Strength
    75 mScore
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    Landmine
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    Barbells

    The 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

    1. Stand with one leg back, near the landmine.
    2. Lean forward and grab the landmine with your palm facing you, keeping your shoulder aligned over the end of it.
    3. Lift the landmine with your upper back, keeping your elbow out at a 45-degree angle.
    4. Hold the position for a moment at the top, then lower the weight back down.
    5. Keep your back straight, shoulders back, and core tight for stability.
    Sets, Reps, Weight
    1
    8reps
    30lbs
    2
    8reps
    30lbs
    3
    8reps
    30lbs