Best Upper Body Workouts With Landmine To Build Muscle Mass
About
Landmines are a versatile piece of equipment designed to be used with a barbell, enabling unique arc-movement exercises for effective training.
Hypertrophy-focused routines prioritize a combination of compound movements and targeted isolation exercises to achieve muscle growth and increased size.
The upper body includes a variety of muscle groups such as the chest, back, shoulders, biceps, triceps, and more, all of which can be effectively targeted through strategically chosen exercises.
Utilizing the landmine enables innovative approaches to pressing, pulling, and rotational movements, enhancing muscle activation and engagement, helping individuals build size and facilitate growth.
Workout 1
Shoulders, Back, Abs

Landmine Press and Catch
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Landmine Row
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Single Arm Landmine Row
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Landmine Press
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Single Arm Landmine Press
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Landmine Core Rotation
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The 7 Best Upper Body Exercises with Landmine to Build Muscle Mass
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1. Landmine Press
Landmine Press demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED206,388Shoulders Strength88 mScoreShoulders
Barbells
LandmineThe Landmine Press is an exercise that strengthens your shoulders. By using a landmine, you can press the weight up and forward, which helps improve strength for sports and everyday activities.
How to do it
- Stand with the barbell perpendicular to your body.
- Place your feet shoulder-width apart, holding the end of the barbell in front of your chest with both hands.
- Grip the bar with your palms facing each other and elbows close to your sides.
- Brace your core and press the bar upward and forward.
- Lower the bar back to the starting position and repeat.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps45lbs28reps45lbs38reps45lbs2. 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, Weight18reps55lbs28reps55lbs38reps55lbs3. Single Arm Landmine Press
Single Arm Landmine Press demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED143,234Shoulders Strength65 mScoreShoulders
Barbells
LandmineThe Single Arm Landmine Press is an upper body exercise that targets your shoulders, triceps, and core using a landmine attachment. By pressing with one arm at a time, it helps improve strength, stability, and coordination, making it a great choice for beginners and athletes alike.
How to do it
- Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart.
- Hold the end of the barbell in your right hand, just in front of your right shoulder.
- Keep your right forearm vertical and your elbow tucked to your side.
- Brace your core and push the barbell upward until your arm is fully extended.
- Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position and switch to your left arm.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps30lbs28reps30lbs38reps30lbs4. 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, Weight18reps30lbs28reps30lbs38reps30lbs5. Landmine Press and Catch
Landmine Press and Catch demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED11,061Shoulders Strength85 mScoreShoulders
Landmine
BarbellsThe Landmine Press and Catch is a shoulder exercise that helps improve strength by using one arm at a time. This movement adds instability, allowing you to address any strength imbalances between your left and right sides.
How to do it
- Stand in front of the landmine with feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
- Hold the landmine with one hand over your shoulder.
- Push the weight up explosively with your shoulder and chest, allowing it to arc to your opposite hand.
- Let go of the landmine as it moves to your other hand.
- Catch the landmine with your opposite hand in front of you, controlling its descent to your shoulder.
- Keep your core tight and your chest up during the exercise.
6. 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, Weight18reps30lbs28reps30lbs38reps30lbs7. Landmine Core Rotation
Landmine Core Rotation demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED117,152Abs Strength74 mScoreAbs
Barbells
LandmineThe Landmine Core Rotation is an exercise that strengthens your entire core, especially the obliques. It involves rotating a barbell from side to side, which helps improve your stability and movement control.
How to do it
- Secure one end of a barbell in a landmine attachment or a corner.
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and grab the barbell with both hands at chest height.
- Rotate your torso, swinging the bar to your left side while keeping your arms straight.
- Swing the bar back to your right side, alternating sides with each movement.
- Repeat until you've completed your desired number of repetitions.
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