Landmine Shoulders Press With Viking Press Attachment

Muscles worked

Setup

1. Insert a barbell into a landmine swivel and secure the Viking Press attachment to the opposite end of the bar.
2. Stand facing the attachment with feet shoulder-width apart and a slight forward lean toward the bar.
3. Grasp the neutral handles with a firm grip, positioning your hands at shoulder height and elbows tucked slightly forward.
4. Brace your core and set your shoulder blades down and back to create a stable pressing platform.

How to do it

1. Exhale as you press the handles upward and forward in a natural arc until your elbows are fully locked out.
2. At the top of the movement, lean slightly into the bar to achieve full shoulder flexion.
3. Inhale as you slowly lower the weight back to the starting position under control.
4. Maintain a steady tempo, focusing on a 2-second eccentric (lowering) phase and a powerful 1-second concentric (pressing) phase.

Form checklist

• Keep your ribcage tucked and core tight to prevent your lower back from arching.
• Ensure your wrists stay neutral and do not roll backward under the weight.
• Maintain a slight forward lean throughout the entire set to align the force with the deltoids.
• Avoid using your legs to jump-start the weight; keep the movement strictly in the upper body.

Pro tips

• Think about driving your biceps toward your ears at the peak of the movement to maximize deltoid recruitment.
• Experiment with your distance from the landmine base; standing closer increases the vertical demand, while standing further back engages more upper chest.

Make it harder

• Perform the movement from a half-kneeling position to remove leg drive and significantly increase core stability requirements.
• Add a 3-second pause at the bottom of each rep to eliminate momentum and increase time under tension.

Frequently asked

What muscles does the landmine shoulders press with viking press attachment work?

The landmine shoulders press with viking press attachment primarily targets the pectorals, and also works the abs and serratus anterior as secondary muscles.

What equipment do you need for the landmine shoulders press with viking press attachment?

The landmine shoulders press with viking press attachment uses barbell.

Is the landmine shoulders press with viking press attachment good for beginners?

The landmine shoulders press with viking press attachment is rated intermediate. Build a base with simpler variations first, then progress to it with light load and strict form.

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