Trunk rotates toward pressing side
Body twists to assist the press instead of staying square.
Overactive muscles
ObliquesLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchLat stretch (kneeling overhead)↗Push · Upper Body
Landmine Press
Coaching cues
- Half-kneeling or standing; grip plate-end of bar at shoulder
- Core braced; press at a 45° arc — not straight up
- Fully extend arm at top; scapula protracts and upwardly rotates
- Lower under control to shoulder before next rep
Common faults 3
Shoulder shrugs at lockout
Upper trap elevates instead of serratus protracting the scapula.
Overactive muscles
Upper trapeziusLevator scapulae
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchLevator scapulae stretch↗Excessive lumbar extension
Lower back arches to help drive the bar.
Overactive muscles
Erector spinaeHip flexors
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗