Elbows drop — losing the goblet position
The landmine falls forward; upright torso is lost.
Overactive muscles
Latissimus dorsiPec major
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Squat · Lower Body
Landmine Squat
Coaching cues
- Hold the end of the landmine bar at chest height; goblet-style
- Squat between the knees; the landmine arc naturally keeps torso upright
- Full depth; drive through whole foot
- Great for clients who struggle with upright torso in standard squats
Common faults 2
Knee valgus
Adductors pull the knees inward under the front-loaded squat.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗