Strength

Landmine Thruster

The Landmine Thruster targets your upper and lower body, enhancing strength, cardiovascular endurance, and full-body coordination. Ideal for leg, hip, and shoulder muscles, it combines squat and press movements.

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Landmine Thruster instructions

Step-by-step instructions

1

Start with a barbell positioned in a landmine attachment or securely against a corner.

2

Pick up the end of the barbell and bring it to your chest level, with your arms bent and elbows close to your body.

3

Lower into a squat, keeping your knees behind your toes and your back straight.

4

Push through your heels to stand, and at the same time press the barbell directly overhead.

5

Bring the barbell back down to your chest as you ready yourself to squat again for the next rep.

Start with a barbell positioned in a landmine attachment or securely against a corner.

Pick up the end of the barbell and bring it to your chest level, with your arms bent and elbows close to your body.

Lower into a squat, keeping your knees behind your toes and your back straight.

Push through your heels to stand, and at the same time press the barbell directly overhead.

Bring the barbell back down to your chest as you ready yourself to squat again for the next rep.

Equipment needed

Bands

Barbell

Battle Ropes

Bench

Bosu

Box

Cables

Dip Bar

Dumbbell

EZ Curl Bar

Hex Bar

Kettlebell

Ladder

Machine

Pull-Up Bar

Yoga Ball

Muscles used

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Back

Front

Strength distributions

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