Pressing straight up instead of following the arc
Fighting the landmine arc increases shoulder impingement risk.
Overactive muscles
Upper trapeziusAnterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchLevator scapulae stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Landmine Shoulder Press
Coaching cues
- Hold the end of the landmine at shoulder height with one hand
- Press along the arc of the landmine — not straight up
- Full lockout at the top; lower to shoulder level
- The arc naturally protects the shoulder — great for restricted clients
Common faults 2
Trunk leans back to assist the press
Body lean generates the press force; deltoid is underloaded.
Overactive muscles
Erector spinaeLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗