Trunk leans forward during the press
Body weight assists; chest loses the load.
Overactive muscles
Erector spinaeHip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Landmine Chest Press (Kneeling)
Coaching cues
- Kneel in front of the landmine; hold the end of the bar with both hands
- Press forward and upward along the bar's arc
- Full lockout; return under control
- Trunk stays upright — no lean forward
Common faults 2
Wrists collapse under the load
Wrist flexors fatigue; bar path changes.
Overactive muscles
Wrist flexors
Corrective work
StretchWrist extensor stretch↗