Front Delts
Landmine Press
Intermediate
Barbell
Compound
Front Delts
How to do it
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Wedge one end of a barbell into a landmine or a corner and load plates on the free end.
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Stand or half-kneel facing the bar and hold its end with one hand at shoulder height.
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Brace the abs and glutes, chest up, feet stable at hip width.
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Press the bar up and forward on its arc until the elbow is nearly straight, keeping the torso from twisting.
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Lower the bar under control back to the front of your shoulder.
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Finish all reps on one side, then switch hands.
Common mistakes
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Rotating the torso with the press so the waist ends up doing the work.
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Leaning back to help the bar up.
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Loading so heavy that the press turns into a heave.
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Shrugging into the ears at lockout.
Tips
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The angled path is shoulder-friendly, a great pick when overhead pressing hurts.
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The half-kneeling version removes leg drive and makes the core work.
Secondary muscles
Alternatives
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