Landmine Press, Half-Kneeling

General And Specifics

• the strain on the lower back and the shoulders is less than in the Shoulder Press With Barbell
• because of the unilateral shoulder training, the core has to stabilize the posture
• put a pillow or a folded towel under your knees to prevent aches

Starting Position

place one end of the barbell at an edge, so that it cannot slip away

hold the other end in one hand

if you want to train the left shoulder, put your left knee on the ground

the distance between knee and wall should be about two thirds of the barbell

bend the right knee to 90 degrees and put the foot onto the ground for a stable position

hold the end of the barbell in shoulder-height

the upper arm rests against the upper body

put the free hand to the hip

your back is straight

Correct Execution

• brace the core
• push the weight up and away
• do not let the weight wander to the sides
• the elbow remains in a line with the upper arm and forearm
• let the barbell sink down again
• do several reps on one side
• afterwards, switch sides and do the same number of reps